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System Specifications

Inner Tie Rod 74 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Mounting Bolt 89 inch lbs.
Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings 13 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 59 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Pipe Fittings 20 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Union Fitting 55 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts 25 ft. lbs.
Rack Bearing Preload Lock Nut 50 ft. lbs.
Tie Rod End Jam Nut 50 ft. lbs.
Tie Rod End Nut 22 ft. lbs. plus 120°
Visually inspect to ensure that 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer. Note: The content of this article / image reflects the changes called out by TSB 05-02-32-003.
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