Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Control Arm to Lower Ball Joint Nuts and Bolt | 89 N.m | 65.6 lb ft |
| Crossmember Center Nuts and Bolts | 52 N.m | 38.4 lb ft |
| Crossmember Front Corner Bolts | 113 N.m | 83.3 lb ft |
| Crossmember Rear Corner Bolts | 157 N.m | 115.8 lb ft |
| Front Brake Hose Clamp Bolt | 29 N.m | 21.4 lb ft |
| Front Disc Brake Shield Bolts | 8.3 N.m | 73.46 lb in |
| Front Drive Shaft Nut | 216 N.m | 159.3 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut | 103 N.m | 76.0 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Nut and Bolts | 137 N.m | 101.0 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut | 49 N.m | 36.1 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts | 19 N.m | 14.0 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | 74 N.m | 54.6 lb ft |
| Steering Gear to Crossmember Bolts, FWD | 58 N.m | 42.8 lb ft |
| Steering Gear to Crossmember Bolts and Nuts, AWD | 127 N.m | 93.7 lb ft |
| Strut to Strut Tower Nuts | 39 N.m | 28.8 lb ft |
| Strut to Steering Knuckle Nuts and Bolts | 220 N.m | 162.3 lb ft |
| Strut Mount to Absorber Shaft Nut | 47 N.m | 34.7 lb ft |
| Trans Support Bolts | 52 N.m | 38.4 lb ft |