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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specifications

Metric

English

Ball Joint Stud Nut

55-65 N·m

41-48 lb ft

Caliper to Knuckle Bolts

51 N·m

38 lb ft

Control Arm to Suspension Support Bolts (Front Bushing)

60 N·m plus 90° rotation

45 lb ft plus 90° rotation

Control Arm to Suspension Support Bolts (Rear Vertical Bushing)

100 N·m

74 lb ft

Wheel Drive Shaft Nut

100  N·mplus 40° rotation

74 lb ft plus 40° rotation

Hub and Bearing Assembly to Steering Knuckle Bolts

95 N·m

70 lb ft

Stabilizer Link

30 N·m

22 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Bushing to Control Arm Nuts

21 N·m

15 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft to Suspension Support Nuts

30 N·m

22 lb ft

Steering Knuckle to Strut Assembly Nuts

180 N·m

133 lb ft

Strut Assembly to Body Bolt

25 N·m

19 lb ft

Strut Assembly to Body Nuts

25 N·m

19 lb ft

Strut Nut to Strut Rod

70 N·m

52 lb ft

Suspension Support Center Bolts

120 N·m

89 lb ft

Suspension Support Front Bolts

120 N·m

89 lb ft

Suspension Support Rear Bolts

120 N·m

89 lb ft

Tie Rod End to Strut Nut

57 N·m

42 lb ft