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For 1990-2009 cars only

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Rear Axle Brace and Rear Axle Tie Rod to Rear Axle Mounting Bolt

190 N·m

140 lb ft

Rear Axle Brace to the Frame Mounting Nut

95 N·m

70 lb ft

Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Mounting Nut

100 N·m

74 lb ft

Rear Axle Tie Rod Mounting Bolts

190 N·m

140 lb ft

Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts

131 N·m

97 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Mounting Nuts

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nuts

90 N·m

66 lb ft