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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1990GRAND PRIX STE, 3.1 VREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 26 (FWD AXLE SHAFTS)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix STE, 3.1 V
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) | ||||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.