Torque Specifications

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire and 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) Fasteners 10 (14)
Steering Column Lower Support Bracket 20 (27)
Steering Wheel Nut 30 (41)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Driver-Side Air Bag Module Fasteners 89 (10)
Front-End Discriminating Sensor Fasteners 89 (10)
Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Fasteners 31 (3.5)
Turn Signal Switch Arm Bolts 20 (2.3)
Turn Signal Switch Assembly Bolts 30 (3.4)
RENDER: 1.0x

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