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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint-to-Control Arm Bolt & Nut 50 (68)
Ball Joint-to-Knuckle Nut 81 (110)
Control Arm Ball Joint (Rear) (1) 7 (9)
Control Arm Pivot Bolts (Rear) 125 (169)
Control Arm Pivot Nuts (Rear) 85 (115)
Hub and Bearing Retainer Bolt 70 (95)
Hub-to-Drive Axle Nut (2) 180 (245)
Inner Rear Control Arm Bolts 66 (89)
Knuckle Pinch Bolt 40 (54)
Knuckle Pivot Bolt 59 (80)
Lower Control Arm-to-Crossmember Pivot Bolt
Front 140 (190)
Rear 90 (123)
Lower Rear Strut Mounting Nuts 144 (195)
Strut Damper Assembly
Piston Rod Top Nut 44 (60)
Strut-to-Knuckle Mount (Upper) 144 (195)
Strut-to-Upper Body Mount Nut 18 (24)
Tie Rod End-to-Knuckle Mount Nut 41 (56)
Upper Rear Strut Mounting Nuts 65 (88)
Wheel Hub-to-Rear Knuckle 52 (72)
(1) Plus 2/3 turn.
(2) Tighten to 74 ft.lbs. (101 N.m) during initial assembly. After installing wheels and lowering vehicle to ground, tighten nut to final torque.