SMU - Revised Tilt Steering Wheel and Column Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Subject: | Revised Tilt Steering Wheel and Column Fastener Tightening Specifications |
| Models: | 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu |
| 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic |
| 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero |
| 2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am |
This bulletin is being issued to revise the Fastener Tightening Specifications in the Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.
Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
Metric | English | |
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Column Pinch Bolt | 18 N·m | 13 lb ft |
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Gear Pinch Bolt | 18 N·m | 13 lb ft |
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Column Thru Bolts | 62 N·m | 46 lb ft |
Lower Air Duct Screws | 2 N·m | 18 lb in |
Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Screw | 4 N·m | 35 lb in |
Steering Column Lower Mounting Bolts | 26 N·m | 19 lb ft |
Steering Column Upper Mounting Bolts | 26 N·m | 19 lb ft |
Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Lower | 2 N·m | 18 lb in |
Steering Column Support Screws | 17 N·m | 13 lb ft |
Steering Wheel Nut | 37 N·m | 27 lb ft |
