Fastener Tightening Specifications. Pontiac Aztek

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Aztek - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.4L 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

ABS Bracket Bolt

10 N·m

89 lb in

Ball Stud to Knuckle Nut

30 N·m

22 lb ft

135°

Ball Stud to Lower Control Arm Nuts

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts

98 N·m

72 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts

48 N·m

35 lb in

Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut

18 N·m

13 lb ft

Strut To Knuckle Bolts

123 N·m

90 lb ft

Strut Shaft Nut *

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Strut Upper Nuts

30 N·m

22 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.