Fastener Tightening Specifications. Pontiac Montana 2001

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Montana 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Tires and Wheels 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Cooler Pipe Retainer Bolt/Screw

10 N·m

89 lb in

Inner Tie Rod

100 N·m

74 lb ft

Power Steering Cooler Hose/Pipe Fittings

27 N·m

20 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Adjuster Plug Lock Nut

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings

16.9 N·m

12.6 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Nuts - at Frame ¹

80 N·m

59 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft Nut

30 N·m

22 lb ft

Power Steering Pump Bolts

34 N·m

25 lb ft

Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Steering Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt

45 N·m

33 lb ft

Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut ¹

30 N·m + 120 degrees - 2 flats²

22 lb ft + 120 degrees - 2 flats²

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.

² Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.