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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint Retaining Bolt/Nut 32-43 (43-58)
Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Arm Nuts 69-86 (93-117)
Brake Caliper Bolts 29-36 (39-49)
Chassis Frame-To-Vehicle Frame Bolts & Nuts 69-93 (93-126)
Control Arm Pivot Bolt/Nut 69-86 (93-117)
Crossmember-To-Frame "B" Bolts (1) 47-66 (64-89)
Crossmember-To-Transaxle Mount "A" Nuts (1) 27-38 (37-51)
Hub Retaining Nut 174-235 (236-318)
Lower Control Arm Bolt 69-86 (93-117)
Stabilizer Bar-To-Chassis Frame Bolts 32-43 (43-58)
Strut Piston Rod Nut 58-81 (79-110)
Strut Top Mount-To-Strut Tower Nuts 22-30 (30-41)
Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Bolts 69-93 (93-126)
Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Lock Nut 25-33 (34-45)
Wheel Lug Nuts 65-87 (88-118)
(1) See Figure for bolt locations.