SMU - SECTION 3C - REVISED TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Buick Coachbuilder 1994

REVISION: 06/12/95

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD THE CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. PLEASE DISCARD CORPORATE BULLETIN NUMBER 53-33-02 (SECTION 3 - STEERING/ SUSPENSION). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE ----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUBJECT: SECTION 3C - REVISED TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR STEERING KNUCKLE NUTS (UPPER AND LOWER)

MODELS: 1993-95 BUICK ROADMASTER 1993-95 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1993-95 CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1994-95 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS

THE TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR UPPER AND LOWER STEERING KNUCKLE NUTS SHOULD BE AS FOLLOWS:

TIGHTEN

. STEERING KNUCKLE NUT (UPPER) (1) TO 83 N.M (61 LB FT), ADDITIONAL TIGHTENING MAY BE REQUIRED TO INSERT COTTER PIN (3). DO NOT EXCEED 60 DEGREES ADDITIONAL TIGHTENING.

. STEERING KNUCKLE NUT (LOWER) (2) TO 112 N.M (83 LB FT), ADDITIONAL TIGHTENING MAY BE REQUIRED TO INSERT COTTER PIN (3). DO NOT EXCEED 60 DEGREES ADDITIONAL TIGHTENING.

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Object Number: 83974 Size: FS

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