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1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

5.7L V8 LS1•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque4956 Fluid7 DTC687 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls0

steering

Pitman Arm Torque Specs

for 1998 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L V8 LS1 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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Cover Screws

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Pitman Arm Nut

Critical

Use puller for removal

136 lb-ft · 185 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

101 lb-ft · 137 Nm

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Rack Mounting Bolts

Critical

101 lb-ft · 137 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

54 lb-ft · 73 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

54 lb-ft · 73 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

135 lb-ft · 183 Nm

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