Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. 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 Control Arm Bolt and Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Brake Bracket Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Control Arm to Frame Front Bolt | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Control Arm to Frame Rear Bolt | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Rear Bushing to Lower Control Arm Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Link Nuts | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Strut Shaft Nut | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Strut to Body Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolt and Nut | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Tie Rod Retention Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolt | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Spindle Nut | 205 N.m | 157 lb ft |