steering

Tie Rod Assembly Torque Specs

for 2003 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4L V6 · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Power Steering Line Fittings
Critical
Use new O-rings
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Rack Bolts
Critical
75 lb-ft · 102 Nm
Steering Rack Bolts
Critical
74 lb-ft · 100 Nm
Tie Rod End Castle Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
Tie Rod End Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Tie Rod Lock Nut
Critical
After alignment
50 lb-ft · 68 Nm
Tie Rod Nut
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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