Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts - Front	145 N.m	107 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts - Rear	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Strut Lower Nuts ¹	112 N.m	83 lb ft
Tie Rod Jam Nuts	68 N.m	50 lb ft
Tie Rod Jam Nuts - Rear	62 N.m	45 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 torque value. If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.