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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut
With Tripod-Type Joint 195 (265)
With Bonded Axle Shaft Splines 66 (90) Plus 1/8 Turn
With Compressed Hub Splines (1)
Axle Shaft-To-Transaxle Flange Bolt
CV-Type Joint 33 (45)
Tripod-Type Joint 33 (45)
Lower Control Arm-To-Ball Joint Bolt 26 (35)
Wheel Lug Nut 81 (110)
(1) Tighten to 148 ft. lbs. (200 N.m), then back off one turn. Retighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m), plus an additional 30 degrees.