Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| 1 Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut | 20 N.m + 120 degrees | 15 lb ft + 120 degrees |
| Front Lower Control Ball Stud to Control Arm Nuts | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Front Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
| Front Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolt | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft |
| Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Strut Mount to Body Nut | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Strut Rod to Strut Mount Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolts | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Front Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Front Wheel Driveshaft Nut | 210 N.m | 155 lb ft |
| Powertrain Cradle to Body Bolts (Front) | 145 N.m | 107 lb ft |
| Powertrain Cradle to Body Bolts (Rear) | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| 1 Tighten the nut to 20 N.m(15 lb ft) plus 2 nut flats (120°) to align the cotter pin hole with the front lower control arm ball stud. Turn the nut clockwise. DO NOT loosen the nut in order to align the cotter pin hole. Minimum torque is 55 N.m (41 lb ft). | ||