Section 551 (Rear Suspension System): Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Ball Joint Nut

60 N.m

44 lb ft

Control Arm Nut ⁽¹⁾

220 N.m

162 lb ft

Lower Control Arm to Crossmember

50 N.m

37 lb ft

Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Cam Nut

125 N.m

92 lb ft

Rear Axle Tie Rod Bolt

125 N.m

92 lb ft

Rear Crossmember To Body Mounting Bolts

130 N.m

96 lb ft

Shock Absorber Nut/Bolt

85 N.m

63 lb ft

Speed Sensor Bracket Nut

12 N.m

106 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts and Nuts

85 N.m

63 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link

31 N.m

23 lb ft

Tie Rod Bolt

85 N.m

63 lb ft

Tie Rod Nut

80 N.m

59 lb ft

Upper Control Arm to Crossmember

85 N.m

63 lb ft

Upper Control Arm to Knuckle

85 N.m

63 lb ft

Wheel Bearing/Hub w/Disc Brakes

130 N.m

96 lb ft

Wheel Bearing/Hub w/Drum Brakes

85 N.m

63 lb ft

Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket

12 N.m

106 lb ft

⁽¹⁾	This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating. Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.