Fastener Tightening Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
ABS Bracket Bolt	10 N.m	7 lb ft
Ball Joint Retaining Nuts	68 N.m	50 lb ft
Ball Stud Castle Nut (Lower Control Arm)	55 N.m	40 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Nuts (at Frame) *	104 N.m	77 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts	48 N.m	35 lb in
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut	23 N.m	17 lb ft
Strut To Knuckle Bolts	123 N.m	90 lb ft
Strut Shaft Nut *	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Strut Upper Nuts	41 N.m	30 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts (NEW ONLY)	130 N.m	96 lb ft
* 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.