For 1990-2009 cars only
SMU - Revised Outer Tie Rod End Nut Tightening Specification/Tie Rod End Jam Nut Tightening Specification Added
| Subject: | Revised Outer Tie Rod End Nut Tightening Specification/Tie Rod End Jam Nut Tightening Specification Added |
| Models: | 1997-2004 Buick Regal |
| 1997-2005 Buick Century |
| 2000-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| 2002-2005 Chevrolet Impala |
| 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue |
| 1997-2005 Pontiac Grand Prix |
This bulletin is being issued to revise the outer tie rod end nut tightening specification and include the tie rod end jam nut tightening specification in the Power Steering sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within SI for the 1998-2005 model years. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.
Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
Metric | English | |
Outer Tie Rod End Nut* | 30 N·m + 120° | 22 lb ft + 120° |
Tie Rod End Jam Nut | 70 N·m | 52 lb ft |
*Visually inspect to ensure that 2½ -4½ threads are visible past the nylon washer. | ||
