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Fastener Specifications

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Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (AWD)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut - - - Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (AWD) 
2 Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt Yes - First Pass: 100 (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: 90 - 105 degrees		 Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (AWD) 
3 Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut - - First Pass: 40 (30 lb ft)
Final Pass: 120 - 135 degrees		 Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (AWD) 
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Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (RWD)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut - - - Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (AWD) 
2 Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt Yes - First Pass: 100 (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: 90 - 105 degrees		 Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (AWD) 
3 Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut - - First Pass: 40 (30 lb ft)
Final Pass: 120 - 135 degrees		 Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (AWD) 
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Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (AWD)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut - - - Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (AWD) 
2 Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt Yes - First Pass: 100 (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: 90 - 105 degrees		 Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (AWD) 
3 Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut - - First Pass: 40 (30 lb ft)
Final Pass: 120 - 135 degrees		 Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (AWD) 
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Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (RWD)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut - - - Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (AWD) 
2 Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt Yes - First Pass: 100 (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: 90 - 105 degrees		 Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (AWD) 
3 Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut - - First Pass: 40 (30 lb ft)
Final Pass: 120 - 135 degrees		 Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (RWD) Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (AWD) 
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Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE2/FE3)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut- Lower - - 130 (96 lb ft) Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE2) Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE3) 
2 Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut- Upper - - 120 (89 lb ft) Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE2) Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE3) 
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Front Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (AWD)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Nut [4x] - - 43 (32 lb ft) Front Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD) Front Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (AWD) 
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Front Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Nut [4x] - - First Pass: 13 (10 lb ft)
Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees		 Front Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD) Front Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (AWD) 
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Front Wheel Hub Replacement (AWD/RWD)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Wheel Hub Bolt [3x] - Yes First Pass: 100 (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: 15 - 30 degrees		 Front Wheel Hub Replacement (RWD) Front Wheel Hub Replacement (AWD, with JE5) Front Wheel Hub Replacement (AWD, with J55) 
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Steering Knuckle Replacement

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Steering Knuckle Nut [2x] - - Torque to be applied during alignment. Front Camber Adjustment
2 Steering Knuckle Bolt [2x] - - - Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) Steering Knuckle Replacement (AWD, with J55) Steering Knuckle Replacement (AWD, with JE5) 
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Strut Assembly Replacement (FE2/FE3)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Suspension Strut Bumper Stop - - 25 (18 lb ft) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2, FE3 without F55) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE3 with F55) 
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Strut Assembly Replacement (FE2/FE3)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Suspension Strut Upper Mounting Nut [3x] - - 22 (16 lb ft) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2, FE3 without F55) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE3 with F55) 
GM5451022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement (FE2)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Strut Rod Mount Nut - - 60 (44 lb ft) Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement (without F55) Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement (with F55) 
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Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement (FE3)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Strut Rod Mount Nut - - 50 (37 lb ft) Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement (without F55) Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement (with F55) 
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