Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specification
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Adjuster Tube Clamp Bolts | 21 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolts | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Idler Arm Mounting Bolts and Nuts | 108 N.m | 79 lb ft |
| Idler Arm to Relay Rod Nut (RWD) | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Idler Arm to Relay Rod Nut (4WD) | 82 N.m | 60 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod to Relay Rod Nut | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Nut | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Relay Rod Nut (RWD) | 48 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Relay Rod Nut (4WD) | 83 N.m | 61 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Steering Gear Nut | 250 N.m | 185 lb ft |
| Steering Linkage Shield Bolts | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Steering Shock Absorber to Front Crossmember Bracket Bolt (4WD) | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Steering Shock Absorber to Relay Rod Nut (4WD) | 63 N.m | 46 lb ft |