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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 51 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Booster Inlet Line Hose Fitting | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Engine Protection Shield Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod End to Steering Gear | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Intermediate Shaft Coupling Pinch Bolt | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Lash Adjuster Lock Gear | 49 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Lash Adjuster Lock Nut | 49 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Gear Nut | 250 N.m | 184 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Relay Rod Nut | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Power Steering Cooler Mounting Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Flow Control Valve Fitting | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear End Housing Cover Bolts | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Housing Cover Bolts (Pitman Shaft) | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear to Frame Bolts (Non Rack and Pinion) | 150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
| Power Steering Hose Assembly Bolt at Gear (Rack and Pinion) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Power Steering Pump Front Bracket Bolts (LMM) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts (LU3) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Nut (LU3) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Stud (LU3) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Studs to Pump Housing | 58 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Nuts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Nuts (LU3) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bolts (LMM) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Gear Adjuster Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Gear Cylinder Line Fitting | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Gear Cylinder Line Retaining Plate Screw | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Rack and Pinion Gear Inner Tie Rod End Jam Nut | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Gear Inner Tie Rod End to Steering Gear | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Gear Outer Tie Rod End Nut | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Gear to Frame Bolts-Left Side | 200 N.m | 148 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Gear to Frame Bolts-Right Side | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
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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.