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Torque Specification

TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Part tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
FRONT AXLE
Hub nut 103 1,050 76
Brake caliper x Steering knuckle 118 1,200 87
ABS speed sensor x Steering knuckle 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
Steering knuckle x Upper suspension arm 65 660 50
Steering knuckle x Lower ball joint 113 1,150 83
Brake dust cover x Steering knuckle 8.3 85 74 in.lbf
Tie rod end lock nut 56 570 41
Axle hub lock nut 147 1,500 108
FRONT SUSPENSION
Height control sensor link x Lower arm bracket 5.4 55 48 in.lbf
ABS speed sensor wire harness x Shock absorber 5.0 51 44 in.lbf
Stabilizer bar x Stabilizer bar link 49 500 36
Shock absorber x Shock absorber bracket 64 650 47
Piston rod x Suspension support 34 350 25
Suspension support x Body 35 360 26
Upper suspension arm x Body 59 600 44
No. 1 lower suspension arm x Front suspension member 184 1,880 136
Steering gear housing bracket x Front suspension member 74 755 55
Front suspension member brace x No. 2 lower suspension arm x Body 119 1,210 88
Front suspension member brace x Body 58 590 43
Front suspension member brace x Front suspension member 58 590 43
Stabilizer bar link x Shock absorber bracket 95 970 70
No. 1 lower suspension arm x No. 2 lower suspension arm 245 2,500 180
No. 1 lower suspension arm x Lower ball joint 123 1,250 91
Shock absorber bracket x No. 1 lower suspension arm 25 250 18
Tie rod end x Lower ball joint 54 550 40
Stabilizer bar bracket x Body 18 180 13
REAR AXLE
Hub nut 103 1,050 76
Brake caliper x Axle carrier 104 1,065 77
Axle carrier x Upper suspension arm 108 1,100 80
Backing plate x Axle carrier 59 600 43
No.2 lower suspension arm x Axle carrier 110 1,120 81
No.1 lower suspension arm x Axle carrier 75 765 55
Toe control link x Axle carrier 49 500 36
ABS speed sensor x Axle carrier 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
Parking brake cable x Backing plate 7.8 80 69 in.lbf
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Drive shaft x Axle hub 289 2,950 213
Drive shaft x Differential side gear shaft 68 695 50
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Differential drain plug 49 500 36
Differential filler plug 49 500 36
Differential mounting bolt
Front
Rear
95
142
970
1,450
71
105
Ring gear set bolt 97 985 71
Companion flange lock nut See page SA-88
Differential carrier cover set bolt 47 475 34
Breather plug 21 210 15
Rear suspension member brace set bolt 50 510 37
Center exhaust pipe x Tailpipe 43 440 32
Front exhaust pipe x Exhaust pipe assembly 62 632 46
Heated oxygen sensor 44 450 33
Propeller shaft center support bearing set bolt 49 500 36
Propeller shaft assembly x Rear differential 74 750 54
Differential carrier x Bearing cap 85 870 63
Oil deflector x Differential carrier cover 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
Rear suspension member x Body 127 1,300 94
Rear suspension member stopper x Body 19 195 14
Rear suspension member lower brace x Body 19 195 14
Parking brake cable x Body 7.8 80 69 in.lbf
REAR SUSPENSION
Height control sensor link x Lower arm bracket 5.4 55 48 in.lbf
Rear seat belt assembly outer x Body 42 430 31
Rear seatback assembly x Body 18 185 13
Suspension support x Body
Upper side
Lower side
64
18
650
185
47
13
Piston rod x Suspension support 28 280 21
Upper suspension arm x Body
Front side
Rear side
88
74
900
755
65
55
No. 1 lower suspension arm x Body 75 765 55
No. 2 lower suspension arm x Stabilizer bar link 30 305 22
No. 2 lower suspension arm x Shock absorber 110 1,120 81
No. 2 lower suspension arm x Rear suspension member 110 1,120 81
ABS speed sensor wire harness x Toe control link 5.0 51 44 in.lbf
Toe control link x Rear suspension member 49 500 36
Stabilizer bar x Stabilizer bar link 44 449 33
Stabilizer bar bracket x Suspension member 18 185 13