Section 47 (Front Suspension System): Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut to Install Cotter Pin-Maximum | 65 N.m plus 180° rotation | 50 lb ft plus 180° rotation |
| Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut to Install Cotter Pin-Minimum | 55 N.m plus 180° rotation | 41 lb ft plus 180° rotation |
| Control Arm to Crossmember Bolts Front Bushing | 107 N.m | 79 lb ft |
| Control Arm to Crossmember Bolts Rear Vertical Bushing | 170 N.m | 125 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Crossmember Mounting Bolts | 110 N.m | 71 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Support Brace Bolts | 72 N.m | 53 lb ft |
| Hub and Bearing Assembly to Steering Knuckle Bolts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Clamp | 66 N.m | 49 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to Control Arm Nuts | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly to Body Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly to Body Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly to Steering Knuckle Nuts | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Strut Nut to Strut Rod | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |