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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 Front Link Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90-105 degrees
Front Lower Control Rear Link Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90-105 degrees
Wheel Stud
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut 120 N.m (89 lb ft)
Front Suspension Strut Bumper Stop 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut (With F55 at Top of Front Suspension Strut Mount) 48 N.m (35 lb ft)
Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut (Without F55 at Top of Front Suspension Strut Mount) 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Front Suspension Strut Nut (at Steering Knuckle)
  • First Pass:
150 N.m (111 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
80-95 degrees
Front Suspension Strut Upper Mounting Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt (Non V-Series With AWD) 130 N.m (96 lb ft)
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt (Non V-Series With RWD) 118 N.m (87 lb ft)
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt (V-Series)
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
15-30 degrees
Steering Knuckle Nut
  • First Pass:
40 N.m (30 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
120-135 degrees