Fastener Tightening Specifications: Notes
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Retaining Bolts | ||
|
80 N.m | 63 lb ft |
|
45 Degrees | |
| Caster Arm to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut | ||
|
40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
|
60 Degrees | |
| Caster Arm to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt | ||
|
50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
|
120 Degrees | |
| Front Brake Disc Splash Shield to Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Front Caster Arm Ball Joint Retaining Nut | ||
|
40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
|
60 Degrees | |
| Front Caster Arm Inner Pivot Retaining Bolt and Nut | ||
|
50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
|
120 Degrees | |
| Front Subframe to Body Centre Retaining Bolts | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Front Subframe to Body Front Retaining Bolts | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Front Subframe to Body Rear Retaining Bolts | 240 N.m | 178 lb ft |
| Front Wheel Hub Assembly to Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts | 108 N.m | 80 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Retaining Nut | ||
|
40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
|
60 Degrees | |
| Lower Control Arm Inner Retaining Bolt | ||
|
50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
|
120 Degrees | |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Bracket to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Bracket to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Ball Joint Stud Retaining Nuts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Bar Support Bracket Retaining Nuts | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Steering Knuckle to Strut Assembly Retaining Bolts | ||
|
85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
|
100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
|
90 Degrees | |
| Strut Assembly Retaining Nut | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly to Body Retaining Nut | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |