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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Air Cleaner Intake Duct Screw 10 N.m 89 lb in
Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut
  • First Pass
50 N.m
Reverse Nut 3/4 turn
37 lb ft
Reverse Nut 3/4 turn
  • Second Pass
50 N.m + 30° 37 lb ft + 30°
Fender Liner Screws 2 N.m 17 lb in
Frame Bolts 100 N.m + 180° 74 lb ft + 180°
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod to Knuckle Nut 20 N.m + 180° 15 lb ft +180°
Rear Transaxle Mount to Frame Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Transaxle Thru Bolt 100 N.m 74 lb ft