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Application

Specification

Metric

English

Ball Stud Castle Nut (Lower Control Arm)

55 N·m

40 lb ft

Ball Stud Nuts (Replacement Ball Joint) *

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Lower Control Arm Nuts (at Frame) *

113 N·m

83 lb ft

Stabalizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts

48 N·m

35 lb in

Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut

23 N·m

17 lb ft

Strut Lower Nuts (at Knuckle) *

123 N·m

90 lb ft

Strut Shaft Nut *

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Strut Upper Nuts

41 N·m

30 lb ft

Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts (NEW ONLY)

130 N·m

96 lb ft

* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

    • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
    • The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating
        Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.