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For 1990-2009 cars only

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Rear Tie Rod Axle Mount Nuts

53 N·m

39 lb ft

Rear Tie Rod Bolt to Axle Mount Nut

61 N·m

45 lb ft

Rear Tie Rod to Frame Mount Nut

61 N·m

45 lb ft

Shackle to Frame Nut

122 N·m

89 lb ft

Shackle to Spring Nut

122 N·m

89 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Nut

100 N·m

73 lb ft

Shock Absorber Upper Bolts

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Spring to Front Bracket Nut

122 N·m

89 lb ft

Spring U-Bolt Nuts

100 N·m

73 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Lower Link Nut

57 N·m

42 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Upper Link Nut

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Stabilizer Clamp U-Bolt Nuts

60 N·m

44 lb ft