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Fastener Specifications

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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)
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt@Rear Stabilizer Shaft (FWD)
  • First Pass:
 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 60 - 75 degrees
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt@Rear Lower Control Arm Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Inner Bolt (GNC) Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Bolt (GNQ)
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Bolt (GNC) Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt@Rear Suspension Trailing Arm
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt@Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt@Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt@Body
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt@Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt@Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Inner Bolt (AWD)
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Inner Bolt (FWD)
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt (AWD) Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt (FWD)
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt@Body 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Shock Absorber Nut@Rear Lower Control Arm (GNC)
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Shock Absorber Nut@Rear Lower Control Arm (GNQ)
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Shock Absorber Nut@Rear Shock Absorber Mount 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (AWD) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut (GNC) 90 N.m (66 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut (GNQ)
  • First Pass:
 80 N.m (59 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 30 - 45 degrees
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Nut (GNC)
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut (AWD) 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut (FWD) 90 N.m (66 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut (AWD)
  • First Pass:
 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut (FWD)
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Nut (AWD)
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Nut
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90 - 105 degrees
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 15 - 30 degrees
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