Torque Specifications - Suspension

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS: SUSPENSION - FRONT (TORQUE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Nuts (x4) that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe assembly	50 N.m (36.9 ft-lbs)	15 mm deep socket	Replace	Access to these bolts require front subframe drop
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar to the stabilizer bar link	70 N.m (51.6 ft-lbs)	5 mm hex 15 mm combination flex head wrench	Replace
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar link to the front knuckle	70 N.m (51.6 ft-lbs)	5 mm hex 15 mm combination flex head wrench	Replace
Nut that attaches the tie rod end to the knuckle	102 N.m (75.2 ft-lbs)	10 mm combination wrench 21 mm deep socket	Replace
Bolts (x4) that attach the front hub to the knuckle	90 N.m (66.4 ft-lbs)	18 mm deep socket	Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front aft link to the knuckle	180 N.m (132.7 ft-lbs)	22 mm combination wrench Torx T45 socket	Replace
Nut that attaches the front fore link to the knuckle	180 N.m (132.7 ft-lbs)	22 mm combination wrench Torx T45 socket	Replace
Bolt and nut that attach the front upper control arm to the knuckle	60 N.m (44.2 ft-lbs)	15 mm combination wrench Torx T50 socket	Reuse/Replace	Reuse the bolt, replace the nut
Nut and bolt that attach the front air spring module to the aft link	140 N.m (103.2 ft-lbs)	21 mm combination wrench 21 mm socket	Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach front aft link to subframe	127 N.m (93.7 ft-lbs)	21 mm combination wrench 21 mm socket 22 mm fixed head wrench	Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach front fore link to the subframe	127 N.m (93.7 ft-lbs)	21 mm ratcheting combination wrench 22 mm fixed head wrench	Reuse