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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Screws

7 N·m

62 lb in

Ignition Switch Screws

4.7 N·m

42 lb in

Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Column Pinch Bolts

48 N·m

35 lb ft

Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Gear Pinch Bolts

48 N·m

35 lb ft

Intermediate Shaft Seal Bolts

3 N·m

27 lb in

Linear Shift Assembly to Steering Column Mounting Screws

10 N·m

89 lb in

Shift Lever Screw

1.5 N·m

13 lb ft

Steering Column Anchor Nut

10 N·m

89 lb in

Steering Column Lower Bolts

24 N·m

18 lb ft

Steering Column Support TORX® Screws

17 N·m

13 lb ft

Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Lower

3.5 N·m

31 lb in

Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Upper

1.5 N·m

13 lb in

Steering Column Upper Nuts

24 N·m

18 lb ft

Steering Wheel Nut*

45 N·m

33 lb ft

Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Side

7 N·m

62 lb in

Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Top

3 N·m

27 lb in

* 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 criterias, REPLACE the fastener.