Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Front wheel Bearing and Hub Bolts | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Front Strut Upper Mount Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 N.m |
| Front Strut Upper Mount Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 N.m |
| Lower Ball Joint to Control Arm Bolt and Nut | ||
| First Pass | 10 N.m | 7 lb ft |
| Final Pass | plus 65 degrees | |
| Lower Ball Joint to Control Arm Bolt and Nut (Used when replacing the lower ball joint) | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Front Bolt and Nut | ||
| First Pass | 115 N.m | 85 lb ft |
| Final Pass | plus 90 degrees | |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Rear Bolt and Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft to Link Nut | ||
| First Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Final Pass | plus 90 degrees | |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to Strut Nut | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly Shaft Nut | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Strut Upper Mount Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolt and Nut | 185 N.m | 136 lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolt | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |