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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft Hub Nut
Except F17 Transmission 170 (230)
F17 Transmission (1)
Ball Joint Bolt 37 (50)
Bearing Bracket Bolt 18 (24)
Damping Weight Retaining Bolt (F17 Transmission) 7 (10)
Front Chassis Reinforcement Bolt 37 (50)
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Carrier 7 (10)
Intermediate Shaft Bracket 35 (47)
Track Rod End Nut 26 (35)
Track Rod Link Arm Nut 37 (50)
Wheel Lug Bolt
Aluminum 81 (110)
Steel (2) 37 (50) + 90° + 90°
(1) Tighten the nut to 111 Ft. Lbs. (150 N.m). Then loosen the nut 45° and tighten to 184 Ft. Lbs. (250 N.m).

(2) To avoid tightening the bolts too hard when fitting steel rims, angle tighten with a torque wrench set to 81 Ft. Lbs. (110 N.m). If the torque wrench indicates that 81 Ft. Lbs. (110 N.m) has been reached, stop angle tightening.