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Application

Specification

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Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Retaining Bolts

  • First Pass

80 N·m

63 lb ft

  • Final Pass

45 Degrees

Caster Arm to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut

  • First Pass

40 N·m

30 lb ft

  • Final Pass

 60 Degrees

Caster Arm to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt

  • First Pass

50 N·m

37 lb ft

  • Final Pass

 120 Degrees

Front Brake Disc Splash Shield to Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts

9 N·m

80 lb in

Front Caster Arm Ball Joint Retaining Nut

  • First Pass

40 N·m

30 lb ft

  • Final Pass

 60 Degrees

Front Caster Arm Inner Pivot Retaining Bolt and Nut

  • First Pass

50 N·m

37 lb ft

  • Final Pass

 120 Degrees

Front Subframe to Body Centre Retaining Bolts

160 N·m

118 lb ft

Front Subframe to Body Front Retaining Bolts

160 N·m

118 lb ft

Front Subframe to Body Rear Retaining Bolts

240 N·m

178 lb ft

Front Wheel Hub Assembly to Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts

108 N·m

80 lb ft

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Retaining Nut

  • First Pass

40 N·m

30 lb ft

  • Final Pass

60 Degrees

Lower Control Arm Inner Retaining Bolt

  • First Pass

50 N·m

37 lb ft

  • Final Pass

120 Degrees

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Bracket to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt

9 N·m

80 lb in

Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Bracket to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt

9 N·m

80 lb in

Stabiliser Bar Link Ball Joint Stud Retaining Nuts

50 N·m

37 lb ft

Stabiliser Bar Support Bracket Retaining Nuts

22 N·m

16 lb ft

Steering Knuckle to Strut Assembly Retaining Bolts

  • First Pass

85 N·m

63 lb ft

  • Second Pass

100 N·m

74 lb ft

  • Final Pass

 90 Degrees

Strut Assembly Retaining Nut

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Strut Assembly to Body Retaining Nut

55 N·m

41 lb ft

Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut

70 N·m

52 lb ft

Front Spring Specifications

Suspension Configuration

Number of Coils

Free Length

Main Body Inside Diameter

Spring Rate

Production I.D Code

FE1

5.5

391 mm

15.39 in

146 mm

5.75 in

21 - 23 N/mm

117 - 129 lb/in

AVA

FE2

5.1

358 mm

14.09 in

146 mm

5.75 in

23 - 26 N/mm

129 - 145 lb/in

AVB

FR1

5.1

348 mm

13.70 in

146 mm

5.75 in

31 - 33 N/mm

173 - 185 lb/in

AVC

HSV Maloo

5.3

308 mm

12.10 in

146 mm

5.74 in

28 - 34 N/mm

-  lb/in

N/A

Front Stabiliser Bar Specifications

Suspension Configuration

Diameter mm (in)

Production I.D Code

All

23 mm (9.05 in)

XJ

Front Strut Unit Specifications

Suspension Configuration

Left Side I.D Code

Right Side I.D Code

FE1

AM

AL

FE2

AB

AA

FR1

BSY

BSZ

HSV Maloo

ME

ME