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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987NOVA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 10 (REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Torque Specifications
1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Geo Tracker and 1992 Geo Prizm. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Shaft Nut | ||
| Prizm, Prizm GSi | 137 (186) | |
| Ball Joint Nut | 63 (85) | |
| Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt | ||
| Prizm & Prizm GSi | 105 (142) | |
| Brake Caliper Bolt | 65 (88) | |
| Center Crossmember Bolt | ||
| Prizm | 45 (61) | |
| Prizm GSi | 29 (39) | |
| Center Mount-To-Transaxle Bolt (Prizm) | 45 (61) | |
| Crossmember Bolt (Tracker) | 63 (85) | |
| Drive Shaft Flange Bolt (Tracker) | 38 (51) | |
| Engine-To-Transaxle Support Bracket Bolt (Prizm GSi) | 38 (51) | |
| Front Engine Mount Bolt (Prizm GSi) | 38 (51) | |
| Front Locking Hub Bolt (Tracker) | 18 (24) | |
| Front Mount-To-Transaxle Bolt (Prizm) | 13 (18) | |
| Front Wheel Bearing Nut | 155 (210) | |
| Locking Hub Cover Bolts (Tracker) | 18 (24) | |
| Lower A-Frame Bracket-To-Body Bolt (Prizm) | 94 (127) | |
| Main Crossmember-To-Body Bolt (Prizm) | 152 (206) | |
| Skid Plate Bolts (Tracker) | 40 (54) | |
| Strut-To-Knuckle Nuts & Bolts (Prizm) | 105 (142) | |
| Tie Rod End Lock Nuts | ||
| Prizm | 41 (56) | |
| Tracker | 48 (65) | |
| Torque Converter Bolt | ||
| Prizm | 31 (42) | |
| Prizm GSi | 20 (27) | |
| Tracker | 41 (55) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | ||
| Prizm & Prizm GSi | 34 (46) | |
| Transaxle-To-Rear Engine Bolt | ||
| Prizm GSi | 34 (46) | |
| Tracker | 62 (84) | |
| Transaxle Mount Bolt | ||
| Prizm | 45 (61) | |
| Prizm GSi | 29 (39) | |
| Upper Transaxle Mount Bracket Bolt (Prizm) | 45 (61) | |
| Upper Transaxle Mount Through Bolt (Prizm) | 64 (87) | |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | ||
| Prizm | 76 (103) | |
| Tracker | 70 (95) | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.