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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Rear Tie Rod Axle Mount Nuts

53 N·m

39 lb ft

Rear Tie Rod to Frame Mount Nut

61 N·m

45 lb ft

Rear Tie Rod Bolt to Axle 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 Upper Bolts

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Nut (Pickups and 2 Door Utility)

84 N·m

62 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Nut (4 Door Utility)

100 N·m

73 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 (Pickups and 2 Door Utility)

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Lower Link Nut (4 Door Utility)

57 N·m

42 lb ft

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

35 N·m

25 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Upper Link Nut (4 Door Utility)

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Stabilizer Clamp U-bolt Nuts

60 N·m

44 lb ft