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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Aztek - FWD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Cooler Pipe Clip Bolts

10 N·m

89 lb in

Inner Tie Rod

100 N·m

74 lb ft

O-Ring Union Fitting

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Cylinder End Fittings

27 N·m

20 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts

14 N·m

124 lb in

Power Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Lock Nut

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Valve End Fittings

17 N·m

13 lb ft

Power Steering Hose Fittings

27 N·m

20 lb ft

Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts

34 N·m

25 lb ft

Steering Gear Bolt (at Frame)

80 N·m

59 lb ft

Steering Gear Nut (at Frame) *

80 N·m

59 lb ft

Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut *

30 N·m + 120 degrees (2 flats) ¹

22 lb ft + 120 degrees (2 flats) ¹

* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

    • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
    • The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
        Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

¹ Ensure that 2.5--4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.