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Torque Specifications

Front Axle Hub 

FRONT AXLE HUB TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Front axle with ABS rotor bearing assembly x Steering knuckle 99 1010 73
Front axle shaft nut x Front drive shaft 1st 200 2039 148
2nd 340 3467 251
Steering knuckle x Front disc brake caliper 99 1010 73
Front wheel x Front axle hub 131 1336 97
Steering knuckle x Front disc brake caliper hose bracket for bolt 31 316 23
for nut 13 132 10

Steering Knuckle 

STEERING KNUCKLE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Front speed sensor x Steering knuckle 8.3 85 73 in.*lbf
Front speed sensor clamp x Steering knuckle 13 132 10
Steering knuckle x Upper arm 110 1122 81
Steering knuckle x Tie rod end 69 704 51
Front wheel x Front axle hub 131 1336 97

Rear Axle Shaft 

REAR AXLE SHAFT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Rear axle shaft x Housing 60 612 44
Rear disc brake cylinder x Axle housing 95 969 70
Rear brake flexible hose x Housing 14 (15) 145 (155) 10 (11)
Rear wheel x Rear axle hub 131 1336 97

(): For use without union nut wrench.

Front Differential 

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Front suspension rebound stopper sub-assembly x Chassis frame 58 591 43
Differential support assembly x Chassis frame 120 1224 89
Front differential front support assembly LH x Differential carrier assembly 155 1581 114
Differential support assembly x Differential tube 100 1020 74
Front differential rear support assembly x Differential carrier 120 1224 89
Front differential breather plug oil deflector x Differential carrier 7.0 71 62 in.*lbf
Ring gear x Differential case 137 1397 101
Companion flange sub assembly x Differential drive pinion 451 or less 4599 or less 332 or less
Differential carrier x Differential extension flange tube 65 663 48
Differential carrier x Front differential cross shaft bearing retainer 65 663 48
Front differential breather tube x Differential carrier 17 169 12
Drain plug 39 400 29
Filler plug 39 400 29

Rear Differential 

REAR DIFFERENTIAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Rear differential carrier assembly x Propeller shaft assembly 88 900 65
Rear differential carrier assembly x Rear axle carrier 72 734 53
Differential case x Ring gear 137 1397 101
Differential case RH x Differential case LH 47 479 35
Bearing cap x Rear differential bearing adjusting nut lock differential 13 133 10
Bearing cap x Differential carrier 90 918 66
Companion flange sub assembly x Differential drive pinion 441 or less 4497 or less 325 or less
Dram plug 49 500 36
Filler plug 49 500 36