For 1990-2009 cars

# TIE ROD ADJUST CLAMP BOLT NEW TORQUE SPECIFICATION

#### MODELS/YEARS: 1985 FIRENZA AND CALAIS

The torque specification for 1985 Firenza and Calais tie rod adjuster clamp bolts has been changed from the 1984 Firenza Service Manual specification.

Anytime that a toe-in adjustment or other service is performed which requires retightening of the tie rod adjuster clamp bolts, the bolts must be retightened to 55 N-m (41 lbs. ft.).

When inner or outer tie rod service parts are replaced on past model Firenzas, the adjuster clamp bolts must also be retightened to 55 N-m (41 lbs. ft.).

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