Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Ball Stud Castle Nut - Lower Control Arm
First Pass	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Final Pass	Plus 135°
Ball Stud Nuts - Replacement Ball Joint¹	68 N.m	50 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Nuts - at Frame¹	96 N.m	71 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts	48 N.m	35 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut - With Rear Twist Axle	45 N.m	33 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut - With Rear IRS	19 N.m	14 lb ft
Strut Lower Nuts - at Knuckle¹	112 N.m	83 lb ft
Strut Shaft Nut¹	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Strut Upper Nuts	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts - NEW ONLY	130 N.m	96 lb ft
¹ This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if: The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust. The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value. If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.