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Front Suspension: Specifications

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CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft
Front lower arm to rear lower arm - nut (1):    
Stage 1 60 44
Stage 2 135 degrees in clockwise direction 135 degrees - clockwise direction
Front lower arm to subframe - nut (1) 175 129
Rear lower arm to subframe - nut (1) 175 129
Rear lower arm to wheel knuckle ball joint - nut (1) 75 55
Shock absorber to spring - nut:    
Active shock absorber 50 37
Passive shock absorber 27 20
Shock absorber and spring assembly to lower arm - bolt 175 129
Shock absorber and spring assembly to top mount - nuts 27 20
Stabilizer bar clamp to subframe - bolt 55 40
Stabilizer bar link to lower arm - nut (1) 70 52
Stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar - nut (1) 43 32
Upper arm ball-joint - nut (1) 90 66
Upper arm to subframe brackets - nut (1) 60 44
Wheel bearing and hub assembly to wheel knuckle - bolts (1) 90 66

(1) New nut/bolt must be installed.