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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt 37-43 (50-58)
Engine Support Mount Bolts/Nuts
Front Supports-To-Sub-Frame 30-41 (41-56)
All Others 52-70 (71-95)
Engine Support Through Bolts 75-102 (102-138)
Flywheel Bolts 83 (113)
Front Engine Support Nuts 52-70 (71-95)
Lug Nuts 63 (85)
Pressure Plate Bolts 13-18 (18-24)
Shift Rod Pinch Bolt 14-18 (19-24)
Shock Strut Upper Mounting Nut 34 (46)
Stabilizer Bar Nut 28-38 (38-52)
Starter Motor Bolt 35 (47)
Steering Column Pinch Bolt 18 (24)
Sub-Frame-To-Body Bolts 81-110 (110-150)
Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
Upper (2) 28-38 (38-52)
All Others 30 (41)
Wheel Lug Nut 85-105 (115-142)