Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut at the Frame (GNC) (1) | ||
| First Pass: | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 60 degrees | |
| Rear Suspension Adjust Link Bolt at the Rear Wheel Hub Bracket (GNC) | ||
| First Pass: | 115 N.m | 85 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 90 degrees | |
| Rear Suspension Control Arm Bolts at the Rear Wheel Hub Bracket (GNC) (1) | ||
| First Pass: | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 30 degrees | |
| Rear Suspension Control Arm Bolts at the Frame (GNC) (1) | ||
| First Pass: | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 30 degrees | |
| Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Nut at the Frame (GNC) | ||
| First Pass: | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 60 degrees | |
| Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt at the Rear Wheel Hub Bracket (GNC) | ||
| First Pass: | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 90 degrees | |
| Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Nut at the Frame (GNC) | ||
| First Pass: | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 60 degrees | |
| Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Bolt at the Rear Wheel Hub Bracket (GNC) (1) | ||
| First Pass: | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 90 degrees | |
| Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Bolts (1) | ||
| First Pass: | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 75 degrees | |
| Shock Absorber Lower Bolt | ||
| First Pass: | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 60 degrees | |
| Shock Absorber Upper at the Frame Bolts (GNC) | ||
| First Pass: | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Second Pass: | loosen 120 degrees | |
| Final Pass: | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Top Mount Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bolts | ||
| First Pass: | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Final Pass: | plus 30 degrees | |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (GNC) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (GNC) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Note: (1) indicates a torque to yield fastener. DO NOT re-use, replace with NEW only. | ||