Fastener Tightening Specifications - Front Suspension
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint to Control Arm Bolt and Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Front Bolt and Nut | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Rear Bolt and Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End Nut | 25 N.m + 90° rotation | 18 lb ft + 90° rotation |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft to Link Nut | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to Strut Nut | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly Shaft Nut | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Strut Upper Mount Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolt and Nut | 200 N.m | 148 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 Nut | 205 N.m | 157 lb ft |