Fastener Tightening Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Ball Joint Nut	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Control Arm Nut *	220 N.m	162 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Crossmember	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Cam Nut	125 N.m	92 lb ft
Rear Axle Tie Rod Bolt	125 N.m	92 lb ft
Rear Crossmember To Body Mounting Bolts	130 N.m	96 lb ft
Shock Absorber Nut/Bolt	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Speed Sensor Bracket Nut	12 N.m	106 lb in
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts and Nuts	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link	31 N.m	23 lb ft
Tie Rod Bolt	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Tie Rod Nut	80 N.m	59 lb ft
Upper Control Arm to Crossmember	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Upper Control Arm to Knuckle	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts w/Disc Brakes	130 N.m	96 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts w/Drum Brakes	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket	12 N.m	106 lb in
* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if: The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust. The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating. Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value. If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.