Torque Specifications

1990 Pontiac Grand Prix STE, 3.1 VSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Brake Hose-To-Strut Bolt 14-20 (19-27)
Caliper Bracket-To-Knuckle Bolt
Except "E" Body 38 (51)
"E" Body 63 (85)
Hub & Bearing Assembly-To-Knuckle Bolt
Except "A" Body 70 (95)
"A" Body 63 (85)
Hub Nut
"A" Body 192 (260)
"C", "E", "H" & "K" Bodies 180 (244)
"J" & "L" Bodies 191 (259)
Step 1 74 (100)
Step 2 200 (271)
All Others 185 (251)
Intermediate Shaft Bracket-To-Engine Bolt 41 (56)
Lower Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Bolt 50 (68)
Lower Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Nut
"A" Body 33 (45)
"C", "E" & "H" Bodies (1)(2)
"J" & "N" Bodies 42-45 (57-61)
"L" Body 55 (75)
Strut-To-Knuckle Bolt
"A" Body 140 (190)
"C" & "H" Bodies 144 (195)
"E" Body 145 (197)
"J", "L" & "N" Bodies 129-133 (175-180)
Tie Rod End Nut
"C" & "H" Bodies (3) 35 (47)
"E" & "K" Bodies (4)
All Others 35 (47)
Wheel Lug Nut 100 (136)
(1) Tighten to 88 INCH lbs. (10 N.m), then turn nut an additional 120 degrees. Minimum torque of 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m) must be obtained.
(2) On replacement ball joint, tighten nut to 81 ft. lbs. (110 N.m) at initial installation only.
(3) Maximum of 52 ft. lbs. (71 N.m) to align cotter key.
(4) Tighten to 88 INCH lbs. (10 N.m), then turn nut an additional 1/3 turn. Minimum torque of 33 ft. lbs. (45 N.m) must be obtained.
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