Fastener Tightening Specifications
NOTE:
For additional information, refer to TSB CORRECTED INFORMATION FOR REAR SUSPENSION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION
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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Control link | |
| Control link to crossmember nut | 71 ± 10 N.m (52 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Control link to rear height sensor nut | 9.5 ± 2.5 N.m (84 ± 22 in-lb) |
| Control link to trailing arm bolt | 90 ± 9 N.m (66 ± 6 ft-lb) |
| Rear height sensor to control link | 9.5 ± 2.5 N.m (84 ± 22 in-lb) |
| Lower arm | |
| Lower arm to crossmember nut | 71 ± 10 N.m (52 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Lower arm to trailing arm nut | 71 ± 10 N.m (52 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Lower arm to shock absorber nut | 71 ± 10 N.m (52 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Lower arm to stabilizer link nut | 39 ± 6 N.m (29 ± 4 ft-lb) |
| Rear suspension crossmember | |
| Crossmember bracket mounting bolt | 71 ± 10 N.m (52 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Crossmember stay mounting bolt | 11 ± 3 N.m (97 ± 26 in-lb) |
| Rear wheel speed sensor clamp bolt | 11 ± 2 N.m (97 ± 17 in-lb) |
| Shock absorber assembly | |
| Shock absorber assembly to body nut | 45 ± 7 N.m (33 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Shock absorber assembly to lower arm nut | 71 ± 10 N.m (52 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Shock absorber self-locking nut | 25 ± 5 N.m (18 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Stabilizer bar | |
| Stabilizer link nut | 39 ± 6 N.m (29 ± 4 ft-lb) |
| Stabilizer bracket bolt | 31 ± 4 N.m (23 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Trailing arm | |
| Trailing arm to rear hub assembly bolt | 95 ± 14 N.m (70 ± 10 ft-lb) |
| Trailing arm to brake hose bracket nut | 11 ± 2 N.m (97 ± 17 in-lb) |
| Trailing arm to body bolt | 110 ± 11 N.m (81 ± 8 ft-lb) |
| Trailing arm to rear brake assembly nut | 145 ± 15 N.m (107 ± 11 ft-lb) |
| Parking brake cable mounting bolt | 11 ± 2 N.m (97 ± 17 in-lb) |
| Rear brake tube/rear brake hose | 16 ± 3 N.m (12 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| Rear caliper assembly mounting bolt <FWD> | 55 ± 5 N.m (41 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Rear caliper assembly mounting bolt <AWD> | 58 ± 7 N.m (43 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Rear driveshaft nut | 144 - 176 N.m (107 - 129 ft-lb) |
| Rear wheel speed sensor to trailing arm bolt | 8.5 ± 1.5 N.m (76 ± 13 in-lb) |
| Upper arm | |
| Upper arm to crossmember bolt | 71 ± 10 N.m (52 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Upper arm to trailing arm | 71 ± 10 N.m (52 ± 7 ft-lb) |