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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Lower Control Arm to Knuckle Ball Stud Retaining Nut

84 N·m

62 lb ft

Lower Control Arm to Cradle Nuts

135 N·m

100 lb ft

Power Steering Gear to Cradle Mounting Bolts

180 N·m

133 lb ft

Shock Absorber MR Nut

20 N·m

15 lb ft

Shock Absorber Retaining Nut

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Shock Module to Body Retainer Bolts

114 N·m

84 lb ft

Shock Absorber Support Nut

86 N·m

63 lb ft

Shock Absorber Support Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut

180 N·m

133 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolts

110 N·m

81 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Upper Nuts (Connect Stabilizer Shaft)

114 N·m

84 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Nut (Connect Lower Control Arm)

125 N·m

92 lb ft

Tie Rod Retaining Nut

82 N·m

60 lb ft

Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Retaining Nut

84 N·m

62 lb ft

Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolts

135 N·m

100 lb ft

Wheel Driveshaft Retaining Nut

160 N·m

118 lb ft