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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2007 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Inner Tie Rod

100 N·m

74 lb ft

Intermediate Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt

48 N·m

35 lb ft

Pinion Lock Nut

30 N·m

22 lb ft

Power Steering Cooler Pipe Retaining Nut/Bolts

10 N·m

89 lb in

Power Steering Cooler Pipe to Steering Gear Fittings

27 N·m

20 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Cylinder End Fitting

27 N·m

20 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolt

14 N·m

124 lb in

Power Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Lock Nut

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Valve End Fitting

17 N·m

13 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Fitting

25 N·m

19 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolt Nut/Bolt

80 N·m

59 lb ft

Power Steering Pump Bolts

34 N·m

25 lb ft

Rear Cradle/Frame Bolt

240 N·m

177 lb ft

Outer Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut *

30 N·m + 120 degrees (2 flats) ¹

22 lb ft + 120 degrees (2 flats) 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.

¹ Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.