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Torque Specifications - Suspension

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS: SUSPENSION - FRONT (TORQUE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x4) that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe assembly 50 N.m (36.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 15 mm deep socket
Replace Access to these bolts require front subframe drop
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar to the stabilizer bar link 70 N.m (51.6 ft-lbs) 
  • 5 mm hex
  • 15 mm combination flex head wrench
Replace  
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar link to the front knuckle 70 N.m (51.6 ft-lbs) 
  • 5 mm hex
  • 15 mm combination flex head wrench
Replace  
Nut that attaches the tie rod end to the knuckle 102 N.m (75.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm deep socket
Replace  
Bolts (x4) that attach the front hub to the knuckle 90 N.m (66.4 ft-lbs) 
  • 18 mm deep socket
Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the front aft link to the knuckle 180 N.m (132.7 ft-lbs) 
  • 22 mm combination wrench
  • Torx T45 socket
Replace  
Nut that attaches the front fore link to the knuckle 180 N.m (132.7 ft-lbs) 
  • 22 mm combination wrench
  • Torx T45 socket
Replace  
Bolt and nut that attach the front upper control arm to the knuckle 60 N.m (44.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 15 mm combination wrench
  • Torx T50 socket
Reuse/Replace Reuse the bolt, replace the nut
Nut and bolt that attach the front air spring module to the aft link 140 N.m (103.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse  
Bolt and nut that attach front aft link to subframe 127 N.m (93.7 ft-lbs) 
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm socket
  • 22 mm fixed head wrench
Reuse  
Bolt and nut that attach front fore link to the subframe 127 N.m (93.7 ft-lbs) 
  • 21 mm ratcheting combination wrench
  • 22 mm fixed head wrench
Reuse