Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Axle Bracket Retaining Bolts/Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Control Module Bracket to Frame Bolts | 10 N.m | 81 lb in |
| Control Module to Frame Bracket Nuts | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod End Support Clamp | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod End to Steering Gear | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod Jam Nut | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt | 230 N.m | 169 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Retaining Bolts | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End Retaining Bracket Bolts | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End Retaining Nut to Steering Knuckle | 55 N.m | 40 lb ft |
| Park Brake Cable Bracket Retaining Bolt | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Rear Wheel Position Sensor | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Steering Gear Actuator and Cover Retaining Bolts | 61 N.m | 45 to ft |
| Steering Gear Motor To the Steering Gear, 6 mm bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Steering Gear Motor To the Steering Gear, 4 mm bolts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Steering Gear Protection Shield Retaining Bolts | 180 N.m | 132 lb ft |
| Upper Ball Joint Retaining Bolts | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Upper Bail Joint Retaining Nut | 200 N.m | 147 lb ft |
| Wheel Hub and Bearing Retaining Bolts | 180 N.m | 132 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Nut | 250 N.m | 184 lb ft |
| Yaw Rate Sensor/Lateral Accelerometer Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |