Section 446 (Front Suspension System): Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Control Arm to Frame Bolts (Front Bushing) | 60 N.m plus 180 degrees rotation | 45 lb ft |
| Control Arm to Frame Bolts (Rear Vertical Bushing) | 100 N.m plus 180 degrees rotation | 74 lb ft |
| Hub and Bearing to Steering Knuckle Bolts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Clamp | 66 N.m | 49 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly to Body Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly to Body Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Strut to Steering Knuckle Nuts | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Strut Nut to Strut Rod | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Suspension Crossmember Front Bolts | 245 N.m | 180 lb ft |
| Suspension Crossmember to Body Rear Bolts | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount Bolt | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |