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Fastener Tightening Specifications

I-Shaft-to-Pinion Bolt 25 ft.lbs.
Ignition Switch 22 in.lbs.
Jacket Attachment Bolts 8 ft.lbs.
Jam Nut-to-Tie Rod 44 ft.lbs.
Knee Bolster Bolts 1.7 ft.lbs.
Knee Bolster Bolts 35 in.lbs.
Link-to-Stabilizer Bar 48 ft.lbs.
Lower Bolt 71 in.lbs.
Lower Column Mounting Bolt 18 ft.lbs.
Lower Shaft Yoke-to-Pinion Shaft Fastener 25 ft.lbs.
Shroud Bolts 1.7 ft.lbs.
Shroud Screws 35 in.lbs.
Steering Column Cover Fasteners 35 in.lbs.
Steering Gear-to-Cradle Mounting Bolts 81 ft.lbs.
Steering Wheel Nut 30 ft.lbs.
Tie Rod End-to-Knuckle Nut 37 ft.lbs.
Tie Rod End-to-Knuckle Tool 30 ft.lbs.
Upper Bolt 71 in.lbs.
Upper Column Mounting Bolts 18 ft.lbs.
Upper Shaft Yoke-to-Column 25 ft.lbs.
Wheel Nuts 92 ft.lbs.