Torque Specifications

1999 Chevrolet Corvette 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 50 (68)
Engine Frame-To-Body Bolts
"A" Body (1)103 (140)
"E", "H" (2) & "K" Bodies 76 (103)
"C" & "G" Bodies 142 (193)
"N" Body 89 (120)
"W" Body (1)125 (170)
Inner Tie Rod-To-Rack
Except "N" Body 74 (100)
"N" Body 65 (88)
Pinion & Valve Assembly Lock Nut 26 (35)
Pressure Line Fitting (Hydraulic Union) 20 (27)
Pump Mounting Bolts
All Others 20 (27)
"E" & "K" Body 35 (47)
"N" Body 19 (26)
Rack & Pinion Mounting Bolt/Nuts
"A" Body 66 (89)
"C" & "H" Bodies (2)50 (68)
"E" & "K" Bodies 50 (68)
"F" Body 63 (85)
"G" Body 48 (65)
"N" Body 89 (120)
"W" Body 59 (80)
"Y" Body 30 (41)
Steering Shaft Lower Coupling Pinch Bolt 35 (47)
Tie Rod Adjusting Hex Lock Nut 52 (71)
Tie Rod End Nut 22 (30)
(3)
Wheel Lug Nuts 100 (136)
(1) Install NEW bolts whenever bolts are loosened or removed.
(2) Apply Loctite (GM 1052624) to bolt threads. Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Tighten torque prevailing nut an additional 120 degrees.
RENDER: 1.0x

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