Front Suspension System: Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Hose Bracket to Steering Knuckle Bolt | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Brake Hose Bracket to Upper Control Arm Bolt | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Hub and Bearing to Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Mounting Nuts | 145 N.m | 107 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut | 63 N.m | 47 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts (RWD) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Nut (4WD) | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts (1500 and 2500 Series W/7300 GVW) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Nuts (2500 Series W/8500/8600 GVW and 3500 Series) | 46 N.m | 34 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Studs (2500 Series W/8500/8600 GVW and 3500 Series) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Torsion Bar Support Mounting Bolts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Upper Ball Joint Retaining Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Mounting Nuts | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Nut | 210 N.m | 155 lb ft |
| Wheel Speed Sensor Retaining Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |