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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nuts 50 (68)
Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Nut (1)
Brake Caliper Bolts 38 (51)
Hub & Bearing Assembly Bolts 70 (95)
Hub Nut 180 (244)
Tie Rod End Nut (2)
Wheel Lug Nuts 100 (136)
(1) Tighten to 7 ft. lbs. (9 N.m), then turn nut additional 1/2 turn. Minimum torque of 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m) must be obtained.
(2) Tighten to 7 ft. lbs. (9 N.m), then turn nut additional 1/3 turn. Minimum torque of 33 ft. lbs. (45 N.m) must be obtained.