Fastener Tightening Specifications
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Lower arm assembly | |
| Lower arm assembly to crossmember nut | 78 ± 7 N.m (57 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Lower arm assembly to knuckle nut (jam nut) | 113 ± 12 N.m (83 ± 9 ft-lb) |
| Lower arm assembly to stabilizer bar link assembly nut | 40 ± 5 N.m (30 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Shock absorber assembly to knuckle bolt | 100 ± 10 N.m (74 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Rear suspension crossmember | |
| Crossmember bracket mounting bolt and nut (jam nut) | 83 ± 12 N.m (61 ± 9 ft-lb) |
| Crossmember stay (front) mounting bolt | 45 ± 5 N.m (34 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Crossmember stay (rear) mounting bolt and nut (jam nut) | 83 ± 12 N.m (61 ± 9 ft-lb) |
| Rear suspension crossmember to body bolt | 110 ± 15 N.m (81 ± 11 ft-lb) |
| Shock absorber assembly | |
| Shock absorber assembly to knuckle bolt | 100 ± 10 N.m (74 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Shock absorber mounting nut | 45 ± 5 N.m (34 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Shock absorber nut (jam nut) | 23 ± 2 N.m (17 ± 1 ft-lb) |
| Stabilizer bar | |
| Stabilizer bar link assembly nut | 40 ± 5 N.m (30 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Stabilizer bracket bolt | 45 ± 5 N.m (34 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Toe control arm assembly | |
| Toe control arm assembly to crossmember nut | 78 ± 7 N.m (57 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Toe control arm assembly to knuckle nut (jam nut) | 66 ± 6 N.m (49 ± 4 ft-lb) |
| Trailing arm assembly to knuckle nut (jam nut) | 113 ± 12 N.m (83 ± 9 ft-lb) |
| Trailing arm assembly | |
| Trailing arm assembly to knuckle nut (jam nut) | 113 ± 12 N.m (83 ± 9 ft-lb) |
| Trailing arm assembly to trailing arm bracket nut (jam nut) | 113 ± 12 N.m (83 ± 9 ft-lb) |
| Trailing arm bracket to body bolt | 100 ± 10 N.m (74 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Upper arm assembly | |
| Upper arm assembly to crossmember bolt and nut (jam nut) | 113 ± 12 N.m (83 ± 9 ft-lb) |
| Upper arm assembly to knuckle nut (jam nut) | 113 ± 12 N.m (83 ± 9 ft-lb) |