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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Nut
Intial Torque 74-118 Ft. Lbs. (100-160 N.m)
Final Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m) + 90 Degrees
Caliper Mount Bracket-To-Knuckle Bolts 70 (95)
Exhaust Manifold Pipe
To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts 22 (30)
To-Exhaust Pipe Bolts 15 (20)
To-Resonator Bolts 15 (20)
Frame Assembly-To-Body Bolts 66 (89) + 45-60 degrees
Lower Control Arm
Ball Stud-To-Control Arm Bolts/Nuts 25 (34)
To-Frame Bolts 66 (89) + 75-90 degrees
To-Knuckle 75 (102)
Stabilizer Bar
Clamp-To-Frame Bolts 15 (20)
Link-To-Strut Nut 48 (65)
To-Stabilizer Bar Link Nut 48 (65)
Strut Assembly
Strut Rod Nut 40 (54)
To-Body Mounting Nut 40 (54)
To-Knuckle Bolts/Nuts (1)
Suspension Support-To-Body Bolts 66 (89) + 45-60 degrees
Tie Rod End-To-Knuckle Nut 45 (61)
Wheel Lug Nuts (2)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
ABS Sensor
Bracket-To-Knuckle Bolt 71 (8)
To-Bracket Bolt 35 (4)
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Heat Shield Bolts 71 (8)
Oxygen Sensor Clip-To-Underbody Nut 35 (4)
Rotor-To-Hub Screws 27 (3)
(1) Tighten fasteners initially to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m), then tighten to final torque of 66 ft. lbs. (90 N.m) plus an additional 45-60 degrees.
(2) Hand tighten bolts, then tighten to initial torque of 46 ft. lbs. (63 N.m) in star pattern. In star pattern, tighten to final torque of 92 ft. lbs. (125 N.m).