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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)
Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 to 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Cradle Rear Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 to 105 Degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Front Bolt 105 N.m (77 lb ft)
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Interior Bolt 105 N.m (77 lb ft)
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Rear Bolt 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Engine Lower Front Splash Shield Screw 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Frame Brace Nut 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Frame Brace Fastener 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector Bolt (V-Series) 3.3 N.m (29 lb in)
Front Bumper Fascia and Air Deflector Fastener 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Front Compartment Air Deflector Fastener 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Bolt 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Fastener 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Front Compartment Side Noise Shield Bolt (LT4) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Front Compartment Side Noise Shield Screw (LT4) 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Front Cradle Shear Plate Fastener (V-Series) 50 N.m (2.5 lb ft)
Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Front Wheelhouse Liner Fastener 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Floor Panel 2 Cross Bar Fastener 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Floor Panel 4 Cross Bar Fastener (Large Bolt) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Floor Panel 4 Cross Bar Fastener (Small Bolt) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Jack Pad Fastener 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Fastener 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Fastener 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Transmission Mount Bolt (RWD) 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Transmission Support Bolt (AWD) 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Transmission Support Bolt (RWD) 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Transmission Travel Mount Bolt (AWD) 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Underbody Front Air Deflector Nut 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Underbody Rear Air Deflector Fastener (Large Bolt) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Underbody Rear Air Deflector Fastener (Small Bolt) 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Underbody Rear Air Deflector Screw 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)