Fastener Tightening Specifications
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lower arm assembly | |
| Lower arm to knuckle connection nut | 110 ± 10 N.m (81 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Lower arm to crossmember connection bolt (Front) | 165 ± 15 N.m (122 ± 11 ft-lb) |
| Lower arm to crossmember connection bolt (Rear) | 165 ± 15 N.m (122 ± 11 ft-lb) |
| Stabilizer bar | |
| Stabilizer link nut | 48 ± 7 N.m (35 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Tie-rod to knuckle connection nut | 29 ± 4 N.m (21 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| Lower arm to knuckle connection nut | 110 ± 10 N.m (81 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Steering gear and joint connecting bolt | 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb) |
| Steering gear and return tube flare nut | 15 ± 3 N.m (11 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| Return tube clamp bolt and nut | 12 ± 2 N.m (106 ± 17 in-lb) |
| Pressure hose clamp bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (106 ± 17 in-lb) |
| Steering gear and pressure tube flare nut | 15 ± 3 N.m (11 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| Engine rear roll stopper connection nut | 58 ± 7 N.m (43 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Front axle crossmember stay nut | 83 ± 12 N.m (61 ± 8 ft-lb) |
| Front axle crossmember stay bolt | 100 ± 10 N.m (74 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Crossmember to body connection bolt and nut | 180 ± 20 N.m (133 ± 14 ft-lb) |
| Stabilizer bar bracket bolt | 58 ± 7 N.m (43 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Strut assembly | |
| Stabilizer link nut | 48 ± 7 N.m (35 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Strut assembly to knuckle connection nut | 305 ± 25 N.m (225 ± 18 ft-lb) |
| Strut assembly to body connection nut | 48 ± 7 N.m (35 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Strut nut (jam nut) | 65 ± 5 N.m (48 ± 4 ft-lb) |