SMU - Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Subject: | Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications |
| Models: | 2003-2005 Saturn ION |
| Attention: | Fixed Operations Manager and Technician |
This bulletin is being revised to update the stabilizer shaft clamp bolt torque specification. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-03-08-008 (Section 03 - Suspension).
Purpose
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform Saturn retailers of changes to some front suspension fastener tightening specifications for the 2003-2005 Saturn ION.
Please obtain all copies of the printed 2003, 2004, and 2005 Saturn ION Service Manual, Vol. 1, and write in the new values in the procedures in the Front Suspension section that are affected by these changes. Also print out copies of SI Document ID #878679 and insert the new "Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications" table in place of the existing "Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications" table in each Service Manual.
Application | Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Metric | English | |||||
Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut
| 50 N·m and reverse nut 3/4 turn 50 N·m + 30° | 37 lb-ft and reverse nut 3/4 turn 37 lb-ft + 30° | ||||
Control Arm to Front Frame Bolts | 66 N·m | 49 lb-ft | ||||
Control Arm to Rear Frame Bolts | 100 N·m + 180° | 74 lb-ft + 180° | ||||
Frame to Chassis Bolts | 100 N·m + 180° | 74 lb-ft + 180° | ||||
Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolt | 50 N·m | 37 lb-ft | ||||
Stabilizer Shaft Link to Stabilizer Shaft Nut | 110 N·m | 81 lb-ft | ||||
The SI website has been updated with the latest information.
