Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Adjustment Link to Frame Mounting Bolt | 170 N.m | 125 lb ft |
| Adjustment Link to Knuckle Mounting Bolt | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Brace to Bracket Bolt | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Brace to Suspension Support Bolt | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Bracket to Rocker Panel Bolt | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket to Body Retaining Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Frame to Body Bolts, Front | 265 N.m | 195 lb ft |
| Frame to Body Bolts, Rear | 191 N.m | 140 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Mounting Nut/Bolt | 135 N.m | 100 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Knuckle Bolt | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Lower Mounting Bolt | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Mounting Bolts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nuts | 66 N.m | 49 lb ft |
| Trailing Link to Frame Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Trailing Link to Knuckle Mounting Bolt | 170 N.m | 125 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Stud to Knuckle Mounting Nut | ||
|
20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
|
+210° | |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Front Mounting Bolt/Nut (STS) | ||
|
100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
|
+60° | |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Front Mounting Bolt/Nut (STS V) | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Rear Mounting Bolt/Nut (STS and STS V) | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub to Knuckle Mounting Bolt | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
| Wheel Driveshaft to Wheel Bearing Retaining Nut | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |