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Torque Specifications

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Nut 173 (235)
Axle Drive Shaft-to-Transaxle 32 (44)
Ball Joint Clamp Bolt-to
Steering Knuckle 36 (49)
Control Arm-to-Subframe 50 (68)
New Ball Joint-to-Control Arm 18 (24)
Piston Rod Nut 58 (79)
Pivot Pin "U" Bracket 32 (44)
Suspension Strut-to-Steering Knuckle 58 (79)
Suspension Strut-to-Inner Fender 14 (19)
Tie Rod Castle Nut 22 (30)