Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3-SERIES)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Arm Holder To Front Axle Support | 74 (100)(1) | ||||
| Control Arm On Steering Knuckle/Swivel Bearing | 59 (80) | ||||
| Front Axle Support To Engine Support | |||||
| 10 mm Bolts | |||||
| 8.8 Thread | 31 (42) | ||||
| 9.8 Thread | 35 (47) | ||||
| 12 mm Bolts | |||||
| 8.8 Thread | 57 (77) | ||||
| 10.9 Thread | 81 (110) | ||||
| 12.9 Thread | 77 (105) | ||||
| Guide Joint To Swivel Bearing | 44 (60) | ||||
| Guide Joint To Tension Strut | 59 (80) | ||||
| Piston Rod On Thrust Bearing | 47 (64) | ||||
| Reinforcement Plate To Front Axle Support/Engine Carrier | 41 (56) | ||||
| Spring Strut Mount To Wheel Arch | |||||
| 18 mm | 18 (24) | ||||
| 21 mm | 25 (34) | ||||
| Spring Strut Shock Absorber To Pivot Mount | 184 (250) | ||||
| Stabilizer Link On Spring Strut Shock Absorber & Stabilizer | 74 (100) | ||||
| Steering Gear Banjo Bolts | |||||
| 10 mm | 10 (12) | ||||
| 14 mm | 30 (35) | ||||
| 16 mm | 35 (40) | ||||
| 18 mm | 39 (45) | ||||
| Cap Screw | 310 (36) | ||||
| Steering Gear Clamp | |||||
| Aluminum Joint | 21 (28) | ||||
| Steel Joint | 18 (24) | ||||
| Steering Gear To Front Axle Support | 74 (100) | ||||
| Tension Strut To Front Axle Support | 122 (165) | ||||
| Tie Rod End Nut | 59 (80) | ||||
| Wheel Hub Collar Nut | 214 (290) | ||||
| Wheel Lug Bolts | 81-96 (110-130) | ||||
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