Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Crossmember Mounting Nuts (Use New Nuts) | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (First Pass) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Second Pass) | 210 degrees | |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Final Pass) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolt Nuts | 170 N.m | 125 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nuts | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | 72 N.m | 53 lb ft |
| Transverse Spring Retainer Bolts (Use New Bolts) | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (First Pass) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Second Pass) | 250 degrees | |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Final Pass) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Wheel Hub/Bearing Mounting Bolts | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |