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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Ball Stud Castle Nut

58 N·m

43 lb ft

Load Sensing Spring Bracket Bolts

  • Minimum

18 N·m

13.5 lb ft

  • Maximum

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Parking Brake Cable Nut and Bolt

10 N·m

89 lb in

Rear Suspension Support Mount Bolts

50 N·m

37 lb ft

Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Nuts and Bolts

90 N·m

66 lb ft

Shock Absorber Locknut

29 N·m

21 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Bolt and Nut

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut

29 N·m

21 lb ft

Trailing Arm Front and Rear Nuts and Bolts

90 N·m

66 lb ft