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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft (Hub) Nut 148 (200)
Ball Joint
To Control Arm Fasteners (1)
To Steering Knuckle Nut (2) 41 (55) Plus 180 degrees
Brake Caliper-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolt 38 (51)
Crossmember
Mounting Bolts 81 (110)
Support Brace Bolts 53 (72)
Engine Mount Strut Bolts 74 (100)
Hub & Bearing Assembly Bolts 70 (95)
Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt 30 (40)
Lower Control Arm-To-Crossmember Bolts
Front 79 (107)
Rear 125 (170)
Stabilizer Bar
Insulator Bracket Bolts 49 (66)
Link-To-Lower Control Arm Nut 13 (17)
Strut Assembly
To Steering Knuckle Nuts 133 (180)
To Upper Body Mount Fasteners 18 (25)
Rod (Piston) Nut 35 (47)
Tie Rod
Ball Stud Nut 33 (45)
Jam (Adjuster) Nut 55 (75)
Wheel Lug Nut 103 (140)
(1) Tighten to specification indicated in service ball joint kit.
(2) Tighten nut to specification, then tighten nut further to align cotter pin. Do not tighten nut more than 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm), including th additional 180 degrees.