Achieva L4-138 2.3L SOHC VIN 3 MFI (1993)
Steering Gear: Mechanical Specifications
On-Vehicle Service
Adjuster Plug Lockout ........................................................................................................................................................................... 70 N.m (50 lbs. ft.)
Steering Column
Lower Pinch Bolt ............................................................................................................................................................................... 41 N.m (30 lbs. ft.)
Upper Pinch Bolt ............................................................................................................................................................................... 41 N.m (30 lbs. ft.)
Inner Tie Rod Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 90 N.m (65 lbs. ft.)
Pinion
Lockout .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 35 N.m (26 lbs. ft.)
Preload .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1.8 N.m (16 lbs. ft.)
Power Steering Inlet Line Fittings .......................................................................................................................................................... 27 N.m (20 lbs. ft.)
Rack & Pinion Mounting Clamp Nuts ................................................................................................................................................... 30 N.m (22 lbs. ft.)
Tie Rod End to Steering Knuckle Nut ................................................................................................................................................... 60 N.m (44 lbs. ft.)
Tie Rod Pinch Bolts ............................................................................................................................................................................... 42 N.m (31 lbs. ft.)
Steering Hose End Clamps ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 N.m (18 lbs. ft.)
Rack & Pinion
Cylinder Line Fittings at Valve End ................................................................................................................................................... 27 N.m (20 lbs. ft.)
Cylinder Line Fittings at Cylinder End .............................................................................................................................................. 28 N.m (20 lbs. ft.)
Belt Tension ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 450 N (100 lbs.)
Front Power Steering Pump Adjusting Bolt ........................................................................................................................................... 26 N.m (19 lbs. ft.)
Rear Power Steering Pivot Bolt ............................................................................................................................................................. 96 N.m (71 lbs. ft.)
Unit Repair
Pinch Bolt ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41 N.m (30 lb. ft.)
Adjuster Plug Lock Nut ........................................................................................................................................................................... 70 N.m (50 lb. ft.)
Hexagon Slotted Nut ............................................................................................................................................................................... 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.)
Outer Tie Rod Pinch Bolts ...................................................................................................................................................................... 55 N.m (41 lb. ft.)
Inner Tie Rod Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 90 N.m (65 lb. ft.)
Valve End Fittings ................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 N.m (14 lb. ft.)
Cylinder End Fittings ............................................................................................................................................................................... 28 N.m (20 lb. ft.)