Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Axle Shaft Nut | 240 N.m | 177 lb ft |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Brake Hose Clip Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Frame Cross Bar | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Hub and Bearing Assembly to Steering Knuckle Bolts | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Jounce Bumper Stud Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint to Lower Control Arm Nuts | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (2WD) | 145 N.m | 107 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (4WD) | 150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Tennon Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber to Control Arm Bolts-2WD | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber to Lower Control Arm Nut | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts-15 Series | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts-25/35 Series | 50 N.m | 39 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Torsion Bar Bushing Bracket Replacement Nuts | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Torsion Bar Support Mounting Nuts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Nuts | 190 N.m | 140 lb ft |
| Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt | 18 N.m 13 lb ft | |