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For 1990-2009 cars only

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 to Frame Bracket Nut

61 N·m

45 lb ft

Rear Tie Rod Bolt to Axle Bracket Nut

61 N·m

45 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Nut

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

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Upper Link Nut

35 N·m

25 lb ft

Stabilizer Clamp U-Bolt Nuts

60 N·m

44 lb ft