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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Nut (1) 130-174 (177-236)
Brake
Backing Plate Bolts 31-47 (42-64)
Caliper Anchor Bracket Bolt 33-49 (45-66)
Caliper Retaining Bolt 25-29 (34-39)
Flexhose-To-Caliper 16-22 (22-30)
Parking Brake Cable Lock Nut 14-18 (19-24)
Crossmember Mounting Bolts 27-40 (37-54)
Front Lateral Link-To-Crossmember
Bolt 58-86 (79-117)
Rear Lateral Link-To-Crossmember (Cam Bolt) 58-86 (79-117)
Spindle Lock Nut 130-174 (177-235)
Spindle Through-Bolt 64-86 (87-117)
Stabilizer Bar Assembly (All) 27-40 (37-54)
Strut
Mount-To-Spindle 69-87 (93-118)
Shock Absorber Top Nut 66-87 (89-118)
Top Mount-To-Tower Nut 34-46 (46-62)
Trailing Arm Mounting Bolts 58-86 (79-117)
Trailing Arm-To-Spindle Bolts 64-86 (87-117)
Wheel Lug Nuts 65-87 (88-118)
(1) Install NEW axle shaft nut, and tighten to specification. Stake axle nut using a rounded-edge cold chisel.