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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Bolt Center 135 100 lb ft
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Bolt Front
  • First Pass
80 N.m 59 lb ft
  • Final Pass
+ 45 to 60 degrees
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Bolt Rear
  • First Pass
100 N.m 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass
+ 60 to 75 degrees
Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Bolt 22 16 lb ft
Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Screw - Europe Only 2.5 22 lb in
Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Screw 3 27 lb in
Front Wheelhouse Liner Screw - Front 3 27 lb in
Front Wheelhouse Rear Liner Nut 3 27 lb in
Front Wheelhouse Rear Liner Screw 3 27 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Cooling Pipe Bolt, if equipped 9 80 lb in
Power Steering Inlet and Outlet Hose Bolt, if equipped 9 80 lb in
Rear Differential Carrier Bolt 108 80 lb ft
Rear Suspension Frame Bolt 100 74 lb ft
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Nut 2 18 lb in
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Screw 3 27 lb in
Transmission Protector Fastener 22 16 lb ft