Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Axle Shaft (Hub) Nut |
See TSB 03-04-18-001 AVAILABILITY OF NEW FRONT DRIVE AXLE NUT AND NEW SPECIFICATION
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| Ball Joint |
| To Control Arm Bolt/Nut |
|
| To Steering Knuckle Nut |
41 (55) |
| Brake Caliper |
| Bracket Bolts |
85 (115) |
| Mounting Bolts |
23 (31) |
| Crossmember Bolts |
| Front |
| Step 1 |
44 (60) |
| Step 2 |
Additional 120 degrees |
| Rear |
| Step 1 |
74 (100) |
| Step 2 |
Additional 180 degrees |
| Hub & Bearing Assembly Bolts |
70 (95) |
| Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt |
15 (20) |
| Lower Control Arm-To-Crossmember Bolts |
| Front |
| Step 1 |
85 (115) |
| Step 2 |
Additional 120 degrees |
| Rear |
| Step 1 |
181 (245) |
| Step 2 |
Additional 180 degrees |
| 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) |
| Piston Rod Nut |
55 (75) |
| Tie Rod |
| Ball Stud Nut (Prevailing Torque) |
15 (20) |
| Adjuster Jam Nut |
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Except Malibu |
55 (75) |
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Malibu |
50 (68) |
| Transmission Mount Bolt |
89 (120) |
| Wheel Lug Nut |
103 (140) |