Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Adjuster Plug - Allen Head
  • First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass
25 Degrees Back
Adjuster Plug - Hex Head
  • First Pass
12 N.m 106 lb in
  • Final Pass
105 Degrees Back
Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (LH9) 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Cylinder Pipe Fittings Cylinder End 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt (LH9) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Inner Tie Rod 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut
  • First Pass
45 N.m 33 lb ft
  • Final Pass
95 Degrees
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Bolt (LH9) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Fitting 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Power Steering Pump Bolt (LH9) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt (LLV, LLR) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve (LLV, LLR) 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt (LLV, LLR) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (isolator clamp bolt) 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (long bolt) 130 N.m 96 lb ft
Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Fitting 15 N.m 11 lb ft
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