Disclaimer: As with all automotive procedures, refer to the
proper maintenance manual for correct steps/sequences. This
is meant as a quick-reference guide only. Some bolts require
additional rotation after torque (+70°) or a particular
sequence, or a certain number of steps per torque. Pay close
attentiont to Ft/Lbs vs. In/Lbs. Some values were left out, as
these bolts really require a maintenance manual to do it correctly.
Also note the major differences between years/engines.
1987-1999 Torque Specifications
Exterior Body/Trim_____________________FT/Lbs
Door mounting bolts and nuts...............35
Hood retaining bolts........................21-24
Trunk hinge to lid bolts....................18-24
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Interior Body/Trim_____________________In/Lbs
87-91:
Bracket to Steering column bolts...........20 (FT/Lbs this spec only)
Stiffener rod screws...........................14
Center support screw..........................89
92-99:
Steering column support fasteners.........106
Support bracket fasteners..................84
Dash panel fasteners.......................27
Steering column support bracket brace..106
Glove compartment fasteners...............17
Trim panel fasteners........................17
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FRONT Suspension ______________________FT/Lbs
Upper strut nuts.......................18
Tie bar bolts (outboard first).........27
Strut to knuckle (87-90)...............144
Strut to knuckle (1991)................180
Strut to knuckle (92-99)...............140
Brake line/speed sensor bracket........13
Ball joint to control arm..............50
Stabilizer shaft link nut..............13
Ball joint slotted nut (step1).........88 (In/Lbs)
Ball joint slotted nut (step2, 120°)...41
Stabilizer shaft brackets (87-92)......37
Stabilizer shaft brackets (93-99)......35
Stabilizer link/bushing nut............13
Lower control arm rear (87-92).........88
Lower control arm rear (93-99).........91
Front mounting nut (87-92).............144
Front mounting nut (93-99).............140
Rear mounting nut......................91
Front hub/bearing to knuckle...........70
Hub nut (87-8........................190
Hub nut (89-90)........................185
Hub nut (91-99)........................108
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REAR Suspension________________________FT/Lbs
Coil spring control arm pivot nuts.....85
Control arm pivot bolts (87-90)........125
Control arm pivot bolts (91-93)........138
Control arm pivot bolts (1994).........118
Control arm pivot bolts (95-99)........134
Stabilizer support bolt................13-14
Strut upper mount nuts.................35
Stut to knuckle nuts...................140
Control arm pivot nuts.................85
Control arm pivot bolts (87-90)........125
Control arm pivot bolts (91-93)........138
Control arm pivot bolts (1994) ........118
Control arm pivot bolts (95-99)........135
Stabilizer shaft link retaining nut....13
Stabilizer shaft link retaining bolt...17
Stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.........14
Stabilizer shaft bracket nuts..........35
Stabilizer support bolt................13-14
Adjustment link retaining nut..........63
Adjustment link slotted hex nut........33
Ball joint slotted nut (step1).........88 (In/Lbs)
Ball joint slotted nut (step2, 120°)...41
Rear hub/bearing bolts.................52
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Steering_______________________________Ft/Lbs
Steering wheel locknut.................30
Airbag module retaining screws.........27 (In/Lbs)
Lock cylinder screw....................22 (In/Lbs)
Outer tie rod end nut (step1)..........35
Outer tie rod end nut (step2, 60°).....52
Jam Nut (outer tie rod end)............50
Inner tie rod end retainer.............70
Power steering gear frame bolts........76
Rack and pinion to chassis bolts.......50
Steering gear mounting retainers.......50
Pwr Strng gear hose fittings...........20
Intermed. shaft to stub shaft bolts....35
Power steering pump inlet hose fitting.20
Pump hose clamp fitting.................5 (In/Lbs)
Pump mounting bots.....................20
Strut housing upper tie bar nuts.......18 (Strut Tower Brace 92-99)
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Automatic Transaxle____________________Ft/Lbs
Converter cover bolt...................115 (In/Lbs)
Filler tube bracket bolt...............15
Flywheel to converter bolts............46 (in 2 steps)
Frame to body bolt.....................83
Oil cooler hose clamp (87-94)..........16 (In/Lbs)
Oil cooler pipe and tube nut (87-91)...30
Oil cooler pipe and tube nut (92-99)...24-33
Oil cooler pipe to rad ftg (87-95).....20
Oil cooler ballcheck at trans(92-95)...34-43
Oil cooler ballcheck at trans(96-99)...43
Park/neutral safety switch lever nut...15
Park/neutral safety sw to trans bolt...20 (87-95)
Park/neutral safety sw to trans bolt...18 (96-99)
Shift control cable bracket............18
Park/neutral safety switch nut.........15
Trans to engine bolts..................55
Trans brace to engine bolt (87-91).....21
Brace to engine bracket bolt (92-93)...37
Brace to engine bracket bolt (1994)....46
Brace to engine bracket bolt (95-99)...70
Brace to trans bolt (87-91)............37
Brace to trans bolt (92-93)............33
Brace to trans bolt (94-99)............46
Engine bracket to engine bolt (92-94)..70
Engine bracket to engine bolt (95-99)..46
Trans mount bracket to frame (87-93)...38
Trans mount bracket to frame (94-99)...46
Frame nut (87-93)......................30
Frame nut (1994).......................37
Mount assembly to trans bolt (87-93)...38-40
Mount assembly to trans bolt (1994)....46
Trans bracket to mount nut (87-91).....30
Trans strut brackt/trans bolt (92-93)..38
Trans strut brackt/trans bolt (1994)...46
Torque strut to frame bolt (92-93).....39
Torque strut to frame bolt (1994)......46
Front mount frame bracket (1995).......63
Front mount fram to trans (95-99)......43
Rear mount to trans (95-99)............42
Rear mount bolt/nut to frame (95-99)...53
Rear mount thru bolt/nut (95-99).......75
Left side mount to frame bolts (95-99).37
Left side mount to mount nuts (95-99)..29
Left side mount bracket bolts (95-99)..55
TV cable to trans bolt (87-91).........80 (In/Lbs)
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CV Joints______________________________Ft/Lbs
Ball joint to steering knuckle nut.....41-50 (87-91)
Hub nut (87-91)........................192
Hub nut (92-99)........................107
Seal retainer clamp (87-92 small)......100
Seal retainer clamp (87-92 large)......75
Outer Joint seal (93-99 small).........100
Outer Joint seal (93-99 large).........130
Inner joint seal (93-99 small).........100
Inner joint seal (93-99 large).........130
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Engine Mount Bolts_____________________Ft/Lbs
Vin 3 and Vin C:
Engine mount bolts.....................70
Torque converter bolts.................46
Lower trans to engine bolts............55
Starter mounting bolts.................35
Valve covers (rocker arm covers)
7 ft/lbs for all years/models (3800's)
Rocker arm bolts ___Ft/Lbs
87-92..................................28
93-94 (+ additional 70°)...............19
95-99 (+ additional 90°)...............11
Thermostat water outlet bolts..........20
Intake Manifold________________________Ft/Lbs
87-90 Vin 3 (in sequence)..............47
87-90 Vin C (twice, in sequence).......88 (In/Lbs)
91-99 (except 95-97 Vin 1 and K).......89 (In/Lbs, twice, in sequence)
1995 Vin K UPPER (twice, in sequence)........89 (In/Lbs)
96-97 Vin K LOWER (in sequence)..............11
92-99 Vin 1............................11
Throttle body bolts (8mm studs in metal).....20 Ft/Lbs
Throttle body bolts (6mm studs in plastic)..89(In-Lbs)
Exhaust Manifold_______________________Ft/Lbs
Vin B..................................25
Vin 3 and 1986 Vin L...................37
Vin C and 92-94 Vin L retainers........38-41
Vin C and 92-94 Vin L bolts............15
Vin 1 and K 1992.......................37-41
Vin 1 and K 93-95......................38
Vin 1 and K 96-99......................22
Supercharger___________________________Ft/Lbs
92-93 (all fasteners)..................19
94-95 studs............................88 (In/Lbs)
94-95 bolts............................19
94-95 boost press. man. vac block......62 (In/Lbs)
96-99 bolts............................17
96-99 MAP sensor bolts.................22
96-99 TB to SC nuts....................89 (In/Lbs)
96-99 Fuel rail retainer nuts/bolts....89 (In/Lbs)
96-99 Fuel rail retainer studs.........18
Alternator brace bolts.................22
EGR wiring harness sheild nuts/bolts...89 (In/Lbs)
Radiator_______________________________In/Lbs
Rad to rad support clamp bolts.........89
Auto trans cooler line nuts............20 (Ft/Lbs)
Upper rad panel retainers..............89
Water Pump_____________________________Ft/Lbs
87-94 (long bolts).....................29
87-94 (short bolts)....................97 (In/Lbs)
1995 pump to block bolts...............22
1995 pump to front cover (+80°)........11
96-99 Vin K and Vin 1 SEE PROCEDURE IN MANUAL!
Cylinder Head__________________________Ft/Lbs
SEE PROCEDURE FOR SEQUENCE AND TORQUE VALUE
Oil Pan................................124 (In/Lbs)
Oil Pump cov er to front cover screws..97 (In/Lbs)
Crankshaft Damper (balancer)___________Ft/Lbs
97-90 (Vin 3 and Vin C)................220
1991 (Vin C, +52-60°)..................98-112
92-99 (Vin L, K, and 1, +76°)..........110
Timing Chain & Cover___________________Ft/Lbs
87-90 (front cover bolts)..............22
87-90 (Oilpan to cover bolts)..........88 (In/Lbs)
91-95 (Front cover bolts)..............22
96-99 (Front cover bolts +40°).........11
91-99 Oil pan to cover bolts...........124 (In/Lbs)
87-91 Camshaft sprocket bolts..........27
92-99 Camshaft sprocket bolts (+90°)...74
Camshaft thrust button bolt............14-16
Balance Shaft__________________________Ft/Lbs
87-92 (+35°)...........................14
93-98 (+70°)...........................16
Rear Main Seal_________________________Ft/Lbs
87-90 Main bearing cap to engine.......90
95-98 VinK engine housing bolts........22
Flywheel_______________________________Ft/Lbs
87-91......................................61
92-94 (+50°)............................11
1995 Vin L (+50°).........11
1995-98 Vin K (+50°).........11
1995 -99 Vin 1................................46
WHEEL LUG TORQUE:
Clean rotor and wheel mating surfaces very well. Apply a SMALL drop of oil (motor oil is fine) to each threaded stud to allow for consistent torque. Torque all 5 lugs in a star pattern to 80 Ft/Lbs. Then tighten all 5 in a star pattern to 90 Ft/Lbs. Finally, tighten all 5 lugs to 100 Ft/Lbs, again, in a star pattern. This will help fight the dreaded warped rotors the H bodies are notorious for.
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