Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Adjustment Link to Frame Retaining Nut | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft |
| Adjustment Link to Knuckle Retaining Bolt | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket Retaining Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Differential to Frame Mounting Bolts | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft |
| Frame to Body Bolts Front | 265 N.m | 195 lb ft |
| Frame to Body Bolts Rear | 191 N.m | 141 lb ft |
| Half Shaft to Knuckle Retaining Nut | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Retaining Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Knuckle Bolts | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft |
| Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber to Body Retaining Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber to Knuckle Retaining bolt | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Trailing Link to Frame Retaining Nut | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Trailing Link to Knuckle Retaining Bolt | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Stud to Knuckle Retaining Nut | ||
|
20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
|
+ 210° | |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Retaining Bolt | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly Retaining Bolts | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |