steeringSteering Column Torque Specsfor 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 Vortec · RWDUnitslb-ftNm12 fastenersSeqComponentTorqueAngle—Coupling Bolt31 lb-ft · 42 Nm——Cover Screws10 lb-ft · 14 Nm——Ignition Switch Bolts⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL4 lb-ft · 5 Nm——Mounting Bolts25 lb-ft · 34 Nm——Pinch Bolt⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL22 lb-ft · 30 Nm——Power Steering Line FittingsUse new O-rings31 lb-ft · 42 Nm——Rack Bolts94 lb-ft · 127 Nm——Rack Mounting Bolts94 lb-ft · 127 Nm——Steering Column Bolts⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL22 lb-ft · 30 Nm——Tie Rod End NutUse new cotter pin50 lb-ft · 68 Nm——Tie Rod Nut50 lb-ft · 68 Nm——Wheel Lug Nuts125 lb-ft · 169 Nm—📝 Suggest a correction to this torque spec