Section 372 (Front Suspension System): Specifications

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

⁽¹⁾Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut

20 N.m + 120 degrees

15 lb ft + 120 degrees

Front Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts

113 N.m

83 lb ft

Front Lower Control Ball Stud Nuts to Control Arm

68 N.m

50 lb ft

Front Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolt

48 N.m

35 lb ft

Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut

23 N.m

17 lb ft

Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut

85 N.m

63 lb ft

Front Suspension Strut to Body Mount Nuts

33 N.m

24 lb ft

Front Suspension Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolts

122 N.m

90 lb ft

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Bearing Nut

130 N.m

96 lb ft

⁽¹⁾	Tighten the nut in order to align the cotter pin hole with the front lower control arm ball stud. Do NOT loosen the nut in order to align the cotter pin hole.