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# SMU - Revised Tilt Steering Wheel and Column Fastener Tightening Specifications

Subject: | Revised Tilt Steering Wheel and Column Fastener Tightening Specifications

Models: | 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu

| 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic

| 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

| 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero

| 2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am

This bulletin is being issued to revise the Fastener Tightening Specifications in the Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Application | Specification
--- | ---
Metric | English
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Column Pinch Bolt | 18 N·m | 13 lb ft
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Gear Pinch Bolt | 18 N·m | 13 lb ft
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Column Thru Bolts | 62 N·m | 46 lb ft
Lower Air Duct Screws | 2 N·m | 18 lb in
Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Screw | 4 N·m | 35 lb in
Steering Column Lower Mounting Bolts | 26 N·m | 19 lb ft
Steering Column Upper Mounting Bolts | 26 N·m | 19 lb ft
Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Lower | 2 N·m | 18 lb in
Steering Column Support Screws | 17 N·m | 13 lb ft
Steering Wheel Nut | 37 N·m | 27 lb ft