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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Wheel nuts 135 100 -
Front Suspension 
Suspension upper arm-to-body nuts 48 35 -
Suspension upper arm-to-knuckle nut 90 66 -
Suspension lower arm-to-frame nuts 175 129 -
Suspension lower arm-to-knuckle nut 150 111 -
Stabilizer bar bracket bolts 75 55 -
Stabilizer bar link nuts 55 41 -
Tie-rod end-to-knuckle nut 80 59 -
Hub and bearing-to-knuckle bolts 90 66 -
Shock and spring assembly-to-lower control arm bolts and nuts 175 129 -
Shock and spring assembly-to-body nuts 28 21 -
Upper shock rod-to-upper mount nut 50 37 -
Heater water valve bracket 5 - 44
Engine control wiring bracket 5 - 44
Power steering gear nuts and bolts 103 76 -
Rear Suspension 
Subframe-to-body bolts 103 76 -
Upper arm and bushing-to-subframe pivot bolt nuts 90 66 -
Upper ball joint nut 90 66 -
Lower arm and bushing-to-subframe pivot bolt and nut 150 111 -
Lower arm and bushing-to-knuckle pivot bolt nut 150 111 -
Toe link nut (outer) 55 41 -
Toe link nut (inner) 70 52 -
Stabilizer bar link nuts 48 35 -
Stabilizer bar bracket bolts 55 41 -
Anti-lock brake sensor bolt 10 - 89
Shock absorber and spring assembly-to-lower arm and bushing bolt 133 98 -
Upper shock absorber rod-to-upper shock absorber mount nut 50 37 -
Upper shock absorber mount-to-body nuts 28 21 -
Axle shaft retaining nut 410 302 -