Torque Specifications

1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, 2D Convertible, 5.7 PSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 50 (68)
Inner Tie Rod-To-Rack 74 (100)
Pinion & Valve Assembly Lock Nut 26 (35)
Pressure Line Fitting (Hydraulic Union) 56 (76)
Pump Mounting Bolts 20 (27)
Rack & Pinion Mounting Bolt/Nuts 30 (41)
Steering Shaft Lower Coupling Pinch Bolt 35 (47)
Tie Rod Adjusting Hex Lock Nut 52 (71)
Tie Rod End Castle Nut (1)
Wheel Lug Nuts 100 (136)
(1) To align cotter pin holes, tighten nut a minimum of 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m) and a maximum of 52 ft. lbs. (71 N.m). DO NOT back off nut to align cotter pin holes.
RENDER: 1.0x

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