Fastener Tightening Specifications. Chevrolet Venture Ext. 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Cooler Pipe Retainer Bolt/Screw

10 N·m

89 lb in

Power Steering Cooler Hose/Pipe Fittings

27 N·m

20 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Nuts (at Frame) *

80 N·m

59 lb ft

Power Steering Pump Bolts

34 N·m

25 lb ft

Steering Intermediate Shaft Lower (Pinch) Bolt

45 N·m

33 lb ft

Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut *

30 N·m + 120 degrees (2 flats) ¹

22 lb ft + 120 degrees (2 flats) ¹

* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

•	The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust

•	The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

¹ Ensure that 2.5--4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.