Section 774 (Front Suspension System): Specifications

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Torque Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Ball Joint Retaining Nuts

68 N.m

50 lb ft

Ball Stud Castle Nut (Lower Control Arm)

55 N.m

40 lb ft

Lower Control Arm Nuts (at Frame)⁽¹⁾

104 N.m

77 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts

48 N.m

35 lb in

Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut

23 N.m

17 lb ft

Strut To Knuckle Bolts

123 N.m

90 lb ft

Strut Shaft Nut⁽¹⁾

85 N.m

63 lb ft

Strut Upper Nuts

41 N.m

30 lb ft

Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts (NEW ONLY)

130 N.m

96 lb ft

⁽¹⁾	This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing toque value.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.