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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Control Arm to Steering Knuckle Bolt and Nut
  • First Pass:
 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 120-135 degrees
Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt
  • First Pass:
 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 30-45 degrees
Front Wheel Hub to Steering Knuckle Bolt
  • First Pass:
 90 N.m (66 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 60-75 degrees
Lower Control Arm to Subframe Bolt and Nut - Front
  • First Pass:
 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 75-90 degrees
Lower Control Arm to Subframe Bolt and Nut - Rear
  • First Pass:
 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 75-90 degrees
Rear Control Arm Bushing to Control Arm Bolt
  • First Pass:
 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 45-60 degrees
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut 65 N.m (48 lb ft)
Steering Knuckle Lower Camber Adjust Bolt and Nut
  • First Pass:
 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 45-60 degrees
Steering Knuckle Upper Camber Adjust Bolt and Nut
  • First Pass:
 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 45-60 degrees
Steering Knuckle to Upper Ball Stud Nut
  • First Pass:
 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
 30 degrees
  • Final Pass:
 15 degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Front Shock Absorber Yoke Bolt and Nut 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Steering Gear Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Nut 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Steering Knuckle King Pin Bolt 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Steering Knuckle King Pin Bushing Nut 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
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