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2000 Saturn SL
Torque Specifications
2000 Saturn SLSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Tie Rod-To-Gear Rack | 70 (95) | ||
| Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column Pinch Bolt | 35 (47) | ||
| Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Pinch Bolt | 35 (47) | ||
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Castle Nut | 55 (75) | ||
| Pressure & Return Hose Fittings | 20 (27) | ||
| Pump Mounting Bracket Bolts | 22 (30) | ||
| Pump Mounting Bracket-To-Cylinder Head Support Brace Bolts | 22 (30) | ||
| Steering Gear Adjuster Plug | 9 (12) | ||
| Steering Gear Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 52 (70) | ||
| Steering Gear Mounting Bolt & Nut | 37 (50) | ||
| Tie Rod Jam (Adjuster) Nut | 52 (70) | ||
| Tie Rod-To-Knuckle Nut | 41 (55) | ||
| Tie Rod Linkage Installer | 33 (45) | ||
| Variable Effort Steering (VES) Actuator | 46 (62) | ||
| Wheel Lug Nuts | (1) 103 (140) | ||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |||
| Intermediate Shaft Cover-To-Body Nut | 89 (10) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.