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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)
(1) Torque Angle is 75-105 degrees