Tightening Torque
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SUSPENSION
| Item | Tightening torque | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kgf.m | lb.ft | |
| Tire wheel hub nuts | 107.9 - 127.5 | 11.0 - 13.0 | 79.6 - 94.0 |
| Strut complete to knuckle | 137.3 - 156.9 | 14.0 - 16.0 | 101.3 - 115.7 |
| Strut complete to body | 53.9 - 73.5 | 5.5 - 7.5 | 39.8 - 54.2 |
| Lower arm to sub frame (Front) | 117.7 - 137.3 | 12.0 - 14.0 | 86.8 - 101.3 |
| Lower arm to sub frame (Rear) | 157.0 - 176.6 | 16.0 - 18.0 | 115.7 - 130.2 |
| Lower arm to knuckle | 58.8 - 70.6 | 6.0 - 7.2 | 43.4 - 52.1 |
| Stabilizer link to strut complete | 98.0 - 117.6 | 10.0 - 12.0 | 72.3 - 86.8 |
| Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link | 98.0 - 117.6 | 10.0 - 12.0 | 72.3 - 86.8 |
| Stabilizer bar to sub frame | 49.0 - 63.7 | 5.0 - 6.5 | 36.2 - 47.0 |
| Tie rod end ball joint nut | 34.3 - 44.1 | 3.5 - 4.5 | 25.3 - 32.5 |
| Universal joint to pinion of steering gear (M8) | 32.4 - 37.3 | 3.3 - 3.8 | 23.9 - 27.5 |
| Universal joint to pinion of steering gear (M10) | 49.0 - 58.8 | 5.0 - 6.0 | 36.2 - 43.4 |
| Steering gear box to sub frame | 88.3 - 107.9 | 9.0 - 11.0 | 65.1 - 79.6 |
| Sub frame stay mounting bolts and nuts | 44.1 - 58.8 | 4.5 - 6.0 | 32.5 - 43.4 |
| Sub frame mounting bolts and nuts | 176.6 - 196.2 | 18.0 - 20.0 | 130.2 - 144.7 |
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR SUSPENSION
| Item | Tightening torque | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kgf.m | lb.ft | |
| Tire wheel hub nuts | 107.9 - 127.5 | 11.0 - 13.0 | 79.6 - 94.0 |
| Shock absorber complete to body | 49.0 - 63.7 | 5.0 - 6.5 | 36.2 - 47.0 |
| Shock absorber complete to torsion beam axle | 98.0 - 117.6 | 10.0 - 12.0 | 72.3 - 86.8 |
| CTBA stay to body | 98.0 - 117.6 | 10.0 - 12.0 | 72.3 - 86.8 |
| Torsion beam axle to CTBA stay | 156.8 - 176.4 | 16.0 - 18.0 | 115.7 - 130.2 |
| Torsion beam axle to brake caliper | 63.7 - 73.5 | 6.5 - 7.5 | 47.0 - 54.2 |
| Wheel speed sensor cable & parking brake hose bracket | 8.8 - 13.7 | 0.9 - 1.4 | 6.5 - 10.7 |