Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Ball Joint to Lower Control Arm | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Ball Joint to Upper Control Arm | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Brake Line to Upper Control Arm Bracket | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Bumper Nut (AWD) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Bumper Nut (RWD) | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Hub and Bearing Mounting Bolts | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Idler Arm Mounting Bolts | 105 N.m | 77 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut (AWD) | 128 N.m | 95 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut (RWD) | 125 N.m | 90 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (AWD) | 133 N.m | 98 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (RWD) (When Control Arm Bolts are Black) |
90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (RWD) (When Control Arm Bolts are Silver) |
118 N.m | 87 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut (AWD) | 49 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut (RWD) | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Attaching Nuts (AWD) | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Lower Attaching Screws (RWD) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Upper Attaching Nut (RWD) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Speed Sensor to Upper Control Arm Bracket | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolts (AWD) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolts (RWD) | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Nut (AWD) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut or Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Upper Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut (AWD) | 98 N.m | 72 lb ft |
| Upper Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut (RWD) | 83 N.m | 61 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Shaft to Frame Nuts (RWD) | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Nuts (AWD) | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm to Shaft Nuts (RWD) | 115 N.m | 85 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Nut | 235 N.m | 173 lb ft |
| Wheel Speed Sensor to Upper Control Arm Bracket | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Wheel Speed Sensor to Wheel Bearing and Hub | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |