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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Front Brake Dust Shield 9 N.m 80 lb in
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Nut
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Second Pass
loosen 120 degrees
  • Third Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
plus 35 degrees
Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt
  • First Pass
115 N.m 85 lb ft
  • Final Pass
plus 65 degrees
Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut
  • First Pass
160 N.m 118 lb ft
  • Final Pass
plus 35 degrees
Front Suspension Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolts 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Front Suspension Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Front Suspension Strut to Steering Knuckle Nut 110 N.m 82 lb ft
Front Suspension Strut Upper Mount Nut 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Front Suspension Strut Lower Mount Nut 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Steering Knuckle Lower Ball Stud Nut
  • First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Final Pass
plus 45 degrees