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1990 GMC SIERRA 1500
4.3L V6 Vortec•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Repairs0Labor1018Torque4592Fluid18DTC0Battery2Maintenance0Recalls0
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Tie Rod End - Outer Torque Specs

for 1990 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3L V6 Vortec · 4WD
Units

12 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Coupling Bolt
Critical
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Coupling Bolt
Critical
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Tie Rod End Castle Nut✓ Verified
Critical
Use new cotter pin
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
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Tie Rod End Castle Nut✓ Verified
Critical
Use new cotter pin
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
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Tie Rod End Nut✓ Verified
Critical
Use new cotter pin
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
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Tie Rod End Nut✓ Verified
Critical
Use new cotter pin
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
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Tie Rod Jam Nut
Critical
After alignment
50 lb-ft · 68 Nm
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Tie Rod Jam Nut
Critical
After alignment
50 lb-ft · 68 Nm
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Tie Rod Nut
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
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Tie Rod Nut
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified
Critical
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified
Critical
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
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