Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Power Steering Tightening Specifications

COMPONENT Torque/Ft. Lbs.
Center Member To Crossmember 58-65
Center Member To Support 51-58
Cooler Tube Bracket [01] 34
End Plug 44
End Plug Self-Locking Nut 18
Feed Tube Flare Nut 11
Gearbox Retaining Clamps 51
Oil Pump Adjusting Bolt 29
Oil Pump Bracket To Engine 29
Oil Pump Cover [02]
Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Connector 61
Oil Pump Pulley 32
Pinion & Valve Assembly 16
Pipe Connections To Gearbox 11
Power Steering Hose Brackets 8
Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch 14
Pressure Hose To Oil Pump 42
Rack Support Cover Locknut 44
Steering Shaft Joint To Gearbox 13
Suction Connector To Oil Pump 9
Tie Rod End Jam Nut 36-40
Tie Rod End To Knuckle 18-24

[01] -- Inch lbs.
[02] -- Long bolt, 32 ft. lbs.; short bolts, 12 ft. lbs.