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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Leaf Spring to Front Bracket Nut

122 N·m

89 lb ft

Leaf Spring U-bolt Nuts

100 N·m

74 lb ft

Rear Tie Rod Axle Bracket Nuts

53 N·m

39 lb ft

Rear Tie Rod Bolt to Axle Bracket Nut

61 N·m

45 lb ft

Rear Tie Rod to Frame Bracket Nut

61 N·m

45 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Nut (4-Door Utility)

100 N·m

74 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Nut (Pickups and 2-Door Utility)

84 N·m

62 lb ft

Shock Absorber Upper Bolts

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Spring Shackle to Frame Nut

122 N·m

89 lb ft

Spring Shackle to Leaf Spring Nut

122 N·m

89 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Lower Link Nut (4-Door Utility)

57 N·m

42 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Lower Link Nut (Pickups and 2-Door Utility)

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Upper Link Nut (4-Door Utility)

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Upper Link Nut (Pickups and 2-Door Utility)

35 N·m

25 lb ft

Stabilizer Clamp U-bolt Nuts

60 N·m

44 lb ft