Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Control Arm to Steering Knuckle Bolt and Nut | ||
|
50 N.m (1) | 37 lb ft (1) |
|
120 degrees | |
|
50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
|
35 degrees | |
| Control Arm to Subframe Bolt and Nut- Front | ||
|
70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
|
75-90 degrees (1) | |
| Control Arm to Subframe Bolt and Nut- Rear | ||
|
70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
|
75-90 degrees (1) | |
| Front Bearing to Steering Knuckle Bolt | ||
|
90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
|
60-75 degrees (1) | |
| Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt | ||
|
22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
|
30-45 degrees (1) | |
| Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Strut Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Support Bolt | ||
|
60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
|
30-45 degrees (1) | |
| Rear Control Arm Bushing to Control Arm | ||
|
55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
|
45 degrees | |
|
60 degrees (1) | |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to Strut Nut | 65 N.m (1) | 48 lb ft (1) |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to Stabilizer Shaft Nut | 65 N.m (1) | 48 lb ft (1) |
| Steering Gear Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Nut | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Steering Knuckle to Strut Bolt and Nut | ||
|
90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
|
60-75 Degrees (1) | |
| (1) Use NEW Fastener | ||