Fastener Tightening Specifications - Power Steering System

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications - Power Steering System
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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Metric English
Ground Terminal Nut 9 N.m 80 lb
Power Steering Cooler Pipe Fitting 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Bolt 110 N.m 81 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Hoses Bracket Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Inlet Pipe Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Rack And Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Nut 25 N.m plus 90 degrees 18 lb ft plus 90 degrees
Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Stud 9 N.m 80 lb in
Steering Gear Pipe Fitting 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod 78 N.m 58 lb ft
Transaxle Mount Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Transaxle Mount Bolt 110 N.m 81 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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