2017 Buick Encore BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.Β 

Application
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Seal
Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Seal
Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Washer
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.Β 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Steering Gear Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90-105 degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.Β 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Power Steering Fluid Cooler Bracket Nut 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Bolt 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose 34 N.m (25 lb ft)
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt @ Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt @ Engine 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt @ Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Power Steering Pump Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump Rear Brace Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Steering Gear Pipe 13 N.m (115 lb in)
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (N40) 88 N.m (65 lb ft)
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (NJ1) 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
  • First Pass:
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
120-135 degrees
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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