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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Intermediate Steering Shaft Outer Boot Clamp
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt 42 N.m (31 lb ft)
Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt 39 N.m (29 lb ft)
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Steering Column Nut
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Steering Column Replacement 
Steering Wheel Bolt 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Fastener 1.5 N.m (13 lb in)
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt 42 N.m (31 lb ft)