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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Knuckle/Hub Assembly
Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts 80 (108)
Spindle Nut (1) 181 (245)
Tie Rod End-To-Knuckle Nut 32 (43)
Upper Ball Joint Castle Nut 29-35 (39-47)
Lower Arm Assembly
Lower Arm Mounting Bolt & Self Locking Nut 47 (64)
Lower Arm, Ball Joint Castle Nut 36-43 (49-59)
Radius Rod-To-Lower Arm Bolts 119 (162)
Stabilizer Link Self Locking Nut 29 (39)
Strut Assembly
Self Locking Nut (Top) (2) 22 (29)
Upper Flange Nuts
8 mm 12 (17)
10 mm 37 (50)
Strut Fork-To_Strut Assembly Pinch Bolt 32 (43)
Strut Fork-To-Lower Arm Self Locking Nut (2) 47 (64)
Upper Arm-To-Body Flange Bolt 47 (64)
Wheel Lug Nuts 80 (108)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Knuckle/Hub Assembly
Splash Guard Washer-Screw 82 (9.3)
Brake Disc Retaining Screw 82 (9.3)
Brake Hose Mounting Bolts 82 (9.3)
Upper Arm Assembly
Wheel Sensor Bracket Nut 82 (9.3)
(1) Non-reusable part. Replace axle spindle nut during installation. Stake nut after tightening.
(2) Non-reusable part. Replace self-locking nut during installation.