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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Floor Opening Cover Plate 6-10 (8-14)
Intermediate Shaft Flex Coupling toSteering Gear Bolt 24-34 (33-46)
Intermediate Shaft-to-Steering Column Nut 24-34 (34-46)
Pedal Support Bracket Bolts 19-27 (26-37)
Steering Column
Cover Plate Clamp Bolt 8-18 (11-24)
Support Bracket Nuts 13-38 (18-51)
Steering Wheel-to-Steering Shaft Nut 30-42 (41-57)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Bearing Retainer
Lower 12-20 (1.4-2.3)
Upper 12-20 (1.4-2.3)
Column Cover (Tilt) 40-50 (4.5-5.6)
Flange Retainer Allen Screw (Tilt) 50-68 (5.6-7.7)
Flange to Outer Tube 60-75 (6.8-8.5)
Ignition Switch Retaining Nut 40-65 (4.5-7.3)
Lock Actuator Insert 15-25 (1.7-2.8)
Selector Indicator Cable Bracket Screw 20 (2.3)
Shift Tube Retaining Nut 35-50 (4.0-5.6)
Steering Column Flange Extension Screws
Non-Tilt 15-22 (1.7-2.5)
Tilt 10-20 (1.1-2.3)
Steering Column Shroud Screw 10-15 (1.1-1.7)
Steering Wheel Horn Cover Screws 7-11 (.8-1.2)
Turn Signal Lever Screw 30-45 (3.4-5.1)
Turn Signal Switch Screws
Non-Tilt 15-25 (1.7-2.8)
Tilt 20-30 (2.3-3.4)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Lower Bearing Retainer Clamp Nut 9-18 (12-24)
Steering Column Coupling Flange Nuts 14-21 (19-28)
Floor Opening Plate-to-Dash Panel Bolts 12-18 (16-24)
Opening Cover Clamp Bolt 12-18 (16-24)
Support Bracket Bolts 19-27 (26-37)
Steering Wheel-to-Steering Shaft Nut 30-42 (41-57)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Bearing Retainer
Lower 12-20 (1.4-2.3)
Column Cover (Tilt) 40-50 (4.5-5.6)
Flange Retainer Allen Screw (Tilt) 50-68 (5.6-7.7)
Flange to Outer Tube 60-75 (6.8-8.5)
Ignition Switch Retaining Nut 40-65 (4.5-7.3)
Lock Actuator Insert 15-25 (1.7-2.8)
Shift Tube Retaining Nut 35-50 (4.0-5.6)
Steering Column Flange Extension Screws
Non-Tilt 15-22 (1.7-2.5)
Tilt 10-20 (1.1-2.3)
Steering Wheel Horn Cover Screws 7-11 (.8-1.2)
Turn Signal Lever Screw 30-45 (3.4-5.1)
Turn Signal Switch Screws
Non-Tilt 15-25 (1.7-2.8)
Tilt 20-30 (2.3-3.4)