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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint Self-Locking Nuts (1) 80 (109)
Brake Caliper-to-Bracket 115 (156)
Shock Absorber Top Nut 22 (30)
Stabilizer Bracket-to-Chassis 14 (19)
Stabilizer-to-Strut Rod 22 (30)
Strut Rod-to-Chassis 72 (98)
Strut Rod-to-Lower Control Arm (1)
1st Tightening 47 (64)
2nd Tightening 51 (69)
Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolt 65 (88)
Tie Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle 22 (30)
Upper Ball Joint-to-Control Arm 43 (58)
Upper Control Arm Pivot Bolt 54 (73)
(1) Always use new self-locking nuts.