Section 544 (Rear Suspension System): Specifications
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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Leaf Spring to Front Bracket Nut | 122 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Leaf Spring U-bolt Nuts | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Rear Tie Rod Axle Bracket Nuts | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft |
| Rear Tie Rod Bolt to Axle Bracket Nut | 61 N.m | 45 lb ft |
| Rear Tie Rod to Frame Bracket Nut | 61 N.m | 45 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Lower Nut (4-Door Utility) | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Lower Nut (2-Door Utility) | 84 N.m | 62 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Upper Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Spring Shackle to Frame Nut | 122 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Spring Shackle to Leaf Spring Nut | 122 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Bar Lower Link Nut (4-Door Utility) | 57 N.m | 42 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Bar Lower Link Nut (2-Door Utility) | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Bar Upper Link Nut | 35 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Clamp U-bolt Nuts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |