Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Geo Metro BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro & Firefly (Canadian) | ||||||||||
| Back-Up Light Switch | 17 (23) | |||||||||
| Ball Joint Stud Bolt | 44 (60) | |||||||||
| Clutch Cable Bracket Bolts | 21 (28) | |||||||||
| Clutch Cable Grommet Bolts | (1) | |||||||||
| Clutch Pedal Shaft Nut & Bolt | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Clutch Release Lever Nut & Bolt | 17 (23) | |||||||||
| Clutch Start Switch Lock Nut | (2) | |||||||||
| Engine Rear Mount Nuts | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Extension Rod Nuts | 29 (40) | |||||||||
| Flywheel Bolts | 55-59 (75-80) | |||||||||
| Flywheel Cover Bolts | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Gearshift Shaft Bolts | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Pressure Plate Bolts | 17 (23) | |||||||||
| Release Arm Bolts | 10 (14) | |||||||||
| Starter Motor Bolts | 21 (28) | |||||||||
| Transaxle Left & Right Mount & Bracket Nuts & Bolts | 44 (60) | |||||||||
| Transaxle-To-Engine Nuts & Bolts | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Prizm | ||||||||||
| Back-Up Light Switch | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Bleeder Screw | (3) | |||||||||
| Center Crossmember-To-Radiator Support Bolts | 45 (61) | |||||||||
| Center & Rear Mount Bolts | 45 (61) | |||||||||
| Clutch Line Tube | 11 (15) | |||||||||
| Flywheel Bolts | 65 (88) | |||||||||
| Front Mount Bracket Bolts | 45 (61) | |||||||||
| Mounting Bolts | 47 (64) | |||||||||
| Through-Bolts | 64 (87) | |||||||||
| Lower Control Arm Bracket-To-Body Bolts | 94 (127) | |||||||||
| Lower Mount Bolts | 45 (61) | |||||||||
| Main Crossmember-To-Body Bolts | 152 (206) | |||||||||
| Mount Cover Bolts | 45 (61) | |||||||||
| Pedal Assembly Bracket-To-Instrument Panel Bolt | 11 (15) | |||||||||
| Pressure Plate Bolts | 14 (19) | |||||||||
| Slave Cylinder Mounting Bolts | (4) | |||||||||
| Starter Bolts | 29 (39) | |||||||||
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts | 34 (46) | |||||||||
| Upper Transaxle Mount Bolts | 45 (61) | |||||||||
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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.