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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft (Hub) Nut 284 (385)
Ball Joint
To Control Arm Bolt/Nut (1)
To Steering Knuckle Nut (2) 41 (55)
Brake Caliper
Bracket Bolts 85 (115)
Mounting Bolts 23 (31)
Crossmember Bolts
Front 44 (60) + 120 degrees
Rear 74 (100) + 180 degrees
Hub & Bearing Assembly Bolts 70 (95)
Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt 15 (20)
Lower Control Arm-To-Crossmember Bolts
Front 85 (115) + 120 degrees
Rear 181 (245) + 180 degrees
Stabilizer Bar
Insulator Bracket Bolts 49 (66)
Link-To-Lower Control Arm Nut 13 (17)
Strut Assembly
To Steering Knuckle Nuts 133 (180)
To Upper Body Mount Fasteners 18 (25)
Rod (Piston) Nut 52 (70)
Tie Rod
(Prevailing Torque) Ball Stud Nut 15 (20)
Jam (Adjuster) Nut 55 (75)
Transmission Mount Bolt 89 (120)
Wheel Lug Nut 103 (140)
(1) Tighten to specification indicated in service ball joint kit.
(2) Tighten nut to specification, then tighten nut further to align cotter pin. DO NOT tighten nut more than 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m)