Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Cleaner Intake Duct Screw | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut | ||
|
50 N.m Reverse Nut 3/4 turn |
37 lb ft Reverse Nut 3/4 turn |
|
50 N.m + 30° | 37 lb ft + 30° |
| Fender Liner Screws | 2 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Frame Bolts | 100 N.m + 180° | 74 lb ft + 180° |
| Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod to Knuckle Nut | 20 N.m + 180° | 15 lb ft +180° |
| Rear Transaxle Mount to Frame Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transaxle Thru Bolt | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |