Torque Specifications

1996 Buick Roadmaster BaseSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 80 (108)
Alternator Bracket Bolts 37 (50)
Fan Clutch Bolt/Nut 18 (24)
Flexible Coupling Pinch Bolt 23 (31)
Fluid Line Fittings 21 (28)
Idler Arm-To-Frame Bolt/Nut 61 (83)
Pitman Arm Nut (1) 179 (243)
Pitman Shaft Adjuster Lock Nut 36 (49)
Pump Mounting Bolts 30 (41)
Relay Rod End Nut 35 (47)
Shock Absorber-To-Frame Bolt/Nut 40 (54)
Shock Absorber-To-Steering Linkage Nut (NV7) 40 (54)
Side Cover Bolts 44 (60)
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 64 (87)
Tie Rod Adjust Clamp Bolt/Screw & Nut 14 (19)
Tie Rod End Nut 35 (47)
Union Bolt (2) 55 (75)
VES Actuator (3) 46 (62)
(1) Install new nut and washer.
(2) Union bolt retains flow control valve (vehicles without VES).
(3) VES actuator retains pressure line fitting and flow control valve.
RENDER: 1.0x

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