Torque Specifications: 3T40

2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6SECTION 3T40
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3T40)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Catalytic Converter Flange Bolt 22 (30)
Crossmember Bolt 81 (110)
Drive Axle Nut 148 (200)
Engine Mount Strut Bolt (1) 74 (100)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut 33 (45)
Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt 30 (40)
Lower Control Arm
Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut 48 (65)
Front Mounting Bolt 79 (107)
Rear Mounting Bolt 125 (170)
Power Steering Line-To-Steering Gear 20 (27)
Stabilizer Bar Link Nut 13 (17)
Starter Bolt 37 (50)
Suspension Support Brace Bolt 53 (72)
Tie Rod
Ball Stud Nut (NEW) 33 (45)
Jam (Adjuster) Nut 55 (75)
Torque Converter-To-Flywheel Bolt 46 (62)
Transaxle
Bracket-To-Body Bolt 66 (90)
Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt & Stud 66 (90)
Wheel Lug Nut 103 (140)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Cooler Pipe 71 (8)
(1) Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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