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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 - 105 degrees
Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt Torque mating fastener
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
60 - 75 degrees
Steering Knuckle Bolt@Strut Assembly Torque mating fastener
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 - 105 degrees
Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Front Suspension Strut Mount Bolt 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Steering Knuckle Nut@Front Lower Control Arm
  • First Pass:
40 N.m (30 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
120 - 135 degrees
Steering Knuckle Nut@Strut Assembly
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
45 - 60 degrees