Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Ball Joint-to-Control Arm Nuts | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Ball Joint-to-Knuckle Nut | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Control Arm Front Mounting Bolt | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Control Arm Rear Mounting Bolts | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Crossmember Assembly Front to Body Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Crossmember Assembly Rear to Body Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Drive Axle-to-Hub Caulking Nut | 300 N.m | 221 lb ft |
| Engine Mounting Reaction Rod Bolts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Knuckle Assembly to Front Strut Bolts | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Piston Rod Nut | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pipe Fittings | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Splash Shield-to-Steering Knuckle Screws | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Stabilizer Shaft-to-Link Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly-to-Body Nuts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| U-clamp Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |