2005 Saturn Relay AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Cooler Pipe Retainer Bolt/Screw 10 N.m 89 lb in
Inner Tie Rod 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Power Steering Hose/Pipe Fittings 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts 14 N.m 124 lb in
Power Steering Gear Nuts - at Frame 1 60 N.m+ 60° 44 lb ft + 60°
Power Steering Gear Valve End Fitting 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolts 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Rear Frame to Body Bolts 165 N.m 122 lb ft
Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut 1
  • First Pass
 30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 + 120°
1 This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
  • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
  • The fastener develops a specified amount of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

    Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.


If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
2 Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.
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