2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part tightened N.m kgf.cm 48 in.lbf
VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
Vane pump housing rear x Vane pump housing front 22 224 16
Power steering oil pressure switch 21 214 15
Pressure port union sub-assembly 69 704 51
Power steering suction port union set bolt 12 122 9
Vane pump assembly x Pump bracket rear 37 377 27
Vane pump assembly set bolt 34 (50) 347 (510) 25 (37)
Pressure feed tube assembly x Vane pump assembly 52 525 38
Pressure feed tube assembly clamp set bolt 7.8 80 69 48 in.lbf
POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Control valve housing set bolt 18 185 13
Rack x Rack end sub-assembly 73 (103) 744 (1,050) 54 (76)
Tie rod assembly lock nut 74 750 54
Cylinder end stopper x Rack housing 122 1,244 90
Turn pressure tube union nut 22 (25) 224 (250) 16 (18)
Steering link assembly set bolt 49 500 36
Pressure feed tube assembly union nut 41 (44) 414 (450) 30 (33)
Pressure feed tube clamp set bolt 7.8 80 69 48 in.lbf
Steering intermediate shaft x Steering link assembly 35 357 26
Tie rod end sub-assembly lock nut 74 755 55
Front suspension crossmember sub-assembly x Frame 133 1,356 98
Crossmember bracket x Frame Bolt A: 133 1,356 98
Bolt B: 80 816 59
Crossmember x Engine mounting insulator rear 65 663 48
Center member x Frame 45 459 33
No. 1 hook x Center member 39 398 29
Center member x Engine mounting insulator front 72 734 53
Front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No. 1 x Lower ball joint 89 908 66
Front stabilizer link assembly set nut 74 755 55
Tie rod sub-assembly x Steering knuckle 49 500 36
Steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 x Steering intermediate shaft 35 357 26
Front wheel set nut 103 1,050 76
( ): For use without SST
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