Torque Specifications Table

1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1991 Geo Tracker, 1991 Geo Prizm, 1990 Geo Tracker, and 1990 Geo Prizm. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Prizm
Axle Shaft Nut 137 (186)
Ball Joint-to-Lower Control Arm Bolt 105 (142)
Brake Caliper Bolt 65 (88)
Center Crossmember-to-Radiator Support Bolt 45 (61)
Center Mount-to-Transaxle Bolt 45 (61)
Front Mount-to-Transaxle Bolt 13 (18)
Lower A-Frame Bracket-to-Body Bolt 94 (127)
Main Crossmember-to-Body Bolt 152 (206)
Tie Rod Nut 36 (49)
Torque Converter Bolt 31 (42)
Transaxle Mount Bolt 45 (61)
Transaxle-to-Engine Bolt 34 (46)
Upper Transaxle Mount Bracket Bolt 45 (61)
Upper Transaxle Mount Through Bolt 64 (87)
Wheel Lug Nut 76 (103)
Prizm GSi
Axle Shaft Nut 137 (186)
Ball Joint-to-Lower Control Arm Bolt 105 (142)
Brake Caliper Bolt 65 (88)
Center Crossmember Bolt 29 (39)
Engine-to-Transaxle Support Bracket Bolt 38 (52)
Front Engine Mount Bolt 38 (52)
Tie Rod Nut 36 (49)
Torque Converter Bolt 20 (27)
Transaxle Mount Bolt 29 (39)
Transaxle-to-Engine Bolt 34 (46)
Wheel Lug Nut 76 (103)
Tracker
Crossmember Bolt 62 (84)
Drive Shaft Flange Bolt 37 (51)
Transfer Case Skid Plate 41 (55)
Transmission-to-Engine Bolt 62 (84)
Torque Converter Bolt 41 (56)
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