Fastener Specifications

2020 GMC Acadia SLSECTION Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Power Steering Assist Motor Seal
Steering Gear Belt
Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Power Steering Assist Motor Pivot Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Steering Gear Housing Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Steering Gear Bolt (Horizontal)
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
45 - 60 degrees
Steering Gear Bolt (Vertical) 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut
  • First Pass:
35 N.m (26 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 - 100 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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