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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)
Body Mount Cushion Bolt 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Body Mount Cushion Nut 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Nut 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Front Differential Carrier Bolt (F46) 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Front Tow Hook Bolt (VJQ) 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Front Tow Hook Nut (VJQ) 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Front Wheelhouse Liner Fastener 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Fuel Tank Front Shield Bolt 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Fuel Tank Protector Nut (Bison) 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Fuel Tank Shield Bracket Nut 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Fastener 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (Bison) 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Fastener 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Shield Brace Bolt 13 N.m (115 lb in)
Spare Tire Support Bracket Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Steering Gear Skid Shield Fastener (without ZR2) 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
Steering Gear Skid Shield Bolt (Bison) 24 N.m (18 lb ft)
Steering Gear Skid Shield Bolt (with ZR2) 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
Steering Gear Skid Shield Bracket Bolt (Bison) 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Trailer Hitch Platform Bolt 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Transfer Case Skid Shield Bolt (Bison) 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Transfer Case Skid Shield Fastener 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
Transfer Case Skid Shield Nut 24 N.m (18 lb ft)
Transmission Mount Nut
First Pass: 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Final Pass: 45 - 60 degrees
Transmission Support Crossmember Nut 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Underbody Skid Shield Bracket Bolt (Bison) 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Underbody Skid Shield Long Bolt (Bison) 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Underbody Skid Shield Screw (Bison) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Underbody Skid Shield Short Bolt (Bison) 24 N.m (18 lb ft)
Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (Bison) 24 N.m (18 lb ft)
Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (with ZR2) 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (without ZR2) 24 N.m (18 lb ft)