2004 Pontiac GTO AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Inner Tie Rod to Outer Tie Rod End Lock Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod End Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
Power Steering Cooler to Body Bolt 6.5 N.m 57.5 lb in
Power Steering Cooler to Cooler Bracket Bolt 6.5 N.m 57.5 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket to Engine Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe to Engine Bracket Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe to Frame Bolt 6.5 N.m 57.5 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe to Power Steering Gear Flare Nut 36 N.m 27 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe to Power Steering Pump Flare Nut 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe to Power Steering Gear Flare Nut 36 N.m 27 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe Clip to Front Frame Bolts 6.5 N.m 57.5 lb in
Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe Clip to Left Frame Bolt 6.5 N.m 57.5 lb in
Power Steering Pump to Cylinder Head Bolts 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Steering Coupling to Steering Gear Pinion Nut and Bolt 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Steering Gear Housing to Front Frame Nuts
  • First Pass
 60 N.m 44 lb ft
  • Second Pass
 45°
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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