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2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Connector and Fitting Assembly | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Cylinder Pipe to Gear Fitting - Cylinder End | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Cylinder Pipe to Gear Fitting - Valve End | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft to Steering Gear Retaining Bolt | 61 N.m | 45 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut | 63 N.m | 47 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Power Steering Gear Nut | 250 N.m | 184 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Relay Rod Retaining Nut | 63 N.m | 47 lb ft |
| Power Brake Booster Inlet and Outlet Hose Fittings | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Power Steering Cooler Hose to Power Steering Gear | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Power Steering Cooler Mounting Bolts, GT4 | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Power Steering Cooler Mounting Nuts, GT5 | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose to the Steering Gear | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Bolts, LGH | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Bolts, LU3, L20, LMF, L96 | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Lower and Rear Nuts, LU3 | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Studs, LU3, L20, LMF, L96 | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Mounting Nuts, LU3, L20, LMF, L96 | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bolts, L20, LMF, L96 | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bolts, LGH | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Power Steering Remote Reservoir Retaining Nuts | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Steering Gear Pitman Arm Shaft Lash Adjuster Nut | 49 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Cover Bolts | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Stub Shaft Housing Bolt | 62 N.m | 46 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.