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For 1990-2009 cars only

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Ball Stud Castle Nut - Lower Control Arm

  • First Pass

30 N·m

22 lb ft

  • Final Pass

Plus 135°

Ball Stud Nuts - Replacement Ball Joint¹

68 N·m

50 lb ft

Lower Control Arm Nuts - at Frame¹

96 N·m

71 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts

48 N·m

35 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut - With Rear Twist Axle

45 N·m

33 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut - With Rear IRS

19 N·m

14 lb ft

Strut Lower Nuts - at Knuckle¹

112 N·m

83 lb ft

Strut Shaft Nut¹

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

¹ 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.