Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Ball Joint-to-Control Arm Bolts

50 (68)

Ball Joint-to-Knuckle Nut

45 (60)

Hub & Bearing Retainer Bolt

40 (55)

Hub-to-Drive Axle Nut ⁽¹⁾

192 (260)

Lower Control Arm-to-Crossmember Pivot Bolt

67 (91)

Stabilizer Bar

Bar-to-Control Arm Link Bolt

15 (20)

Bar-to-Crossmember Clamp Nut

18 (24)

Strut Damper Assembly

Piston Rod Top Nut

65 (88)

Strut-to-Knuckle Mounting Bolts

133 (180)

Strut-to-Upper Body Mounting Nut

18 (24)

Tie Rod End-to-Knuckle Nut

41 (56)

⁽¹⁾	Tighten to 74 ft. lbs. (101 N.m.) during initial assembly. After installing wheels and lowering vehicle, tighten nut to final touque.