Fastener Tightening Specifications

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Frame-to-Body Fasteners 160 N.m 118 lb ft
Frame-to-Body Reinforcement Fasteners 60 N.m + 30 degrees 44 lb ft + 30 degrees
Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Fasteners 22 N.m + 30 degrees + 15 degrees 16 lb ft + 30 degrees + 15 degrees
Front Transmission Mount-to-Frame Fasteners 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Rear Transmission Mount-to-Frame Fastener 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Fasteners 22 N.m + 30 degrees + 15 degrees 16 lb ft + 30 degrees + 15 degrees
Rear Support to Body Fasteners 90 N.m + 120 degrees 66 lb ft + 120 degrees
Steering Gear Fasteners 110 N.m + 150 degrees + 15 degrees 81 lb ft + 150 degrees + 15 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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