Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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|---|---|
| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Inner Front Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 150 N.m (111 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 90 - 105 degrees |
| Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Inner Rear Nut | |
| First Pass: | 115 N.m (85 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 90 - 105 degrees |
| Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 150 N.m (111 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 60 - 75 degrees |
| Rear Suspension Link Outer Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 150 N.m (111 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 60 - 75 degrees |
| Rear Wheel Hub Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 90 N.m (66 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 60 - 75 degrees |
| Shock Absorber Lower Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 150 N.m (111 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 60 - 75 degrees |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 30 - 45 degrees |
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. |
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|---|---|
| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Outer Nut | 150 N.m (111 lb ft) |
| Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Inner Nut | 150 N.m (111 lb ft) |
| Rear Suspension Link Inner Nut | 150 N.m (111 lb ft) |
| Shock Absorber Bracket Nut | 20 N.m (15 lb ft) |
| Shock Absorber Upper Bolt | 100 N.m (74 lb ft) |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut | 55 N.m (37 lb ft) |