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Fastener Specifications

Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (With ZR2)
  • First Pass:
75 N.m (55 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 - 105 degrees
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (Without ZR2)
  • First Pass:
65 N.m (48 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
60 - 75 degrees
Front Lower Control Arm Nut 260 N.m (192 lb ft)
Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket Bolt (Without ZR2)
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
25 - 35 degrees
Front Shock Absorber Bolt (With ZR2) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Front Shock Absorber Nut (Upper Assembly to Frame) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Front Shock Absorber Nut (Upper Mount to Spring) 38 N.m (28 lb ft)
Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Front Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
  • First Pass:
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 - 110 degrees
Front Upper Control Arm Nut 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt 130 N.m (96 lb ft)