Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Lower Ball Joint to Knuckle Nut | ||
|
40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
|
+ 120° | |
| Lower Control Arm to Cradle Bolt - Front (with rear wheel drive) | 200 N.m | 148 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Cradle Bolt - Rear (with rear wheel drive) | 320 N.m | 236 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Cradle Nut (with all wheel drive) | 135 N.m | 100 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod Nut | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Module to Body Bolt | 112 N.m | 83 lb ft |
| Shock Module to Lower Control Arm Bolt (with rear wheel drive) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Module to Shock Module Yoke Bolt (with all wheel drive) | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Shock Module Yoke to Lower Control Arm Bolt (with all wheel drive) | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolt (with all wheel drive) | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolt (with rear wheel drive) | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Nut (with all wheel drive) | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt | XX N.m | XX lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub to Knuckle Bolt | 135 N.m | 100 lb ft |