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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
ABS Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 7 lb ft
Ball Joint Retaining Nuts 68 N.m 50 lb ft
Ball Stud Castle Nut (Lower Control Arm) 55 N.m 40 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Nuts (at Frame) * 104 N.m 77 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts 48 N.m 35 lb in
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Strut To Knuckle Bolts 123 N.m 90 lb ft
Strut Shaft Nut * 85 N.m 63 lb ft
Strut Upper Nuts 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts (NEW ONLY) 130 N.m 96 lb ft
* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
  • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
  • The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating

    Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.


If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.