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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft Outer Bolt (1)
Step 1 111 (150)
Step 2 Plus Additional 90 Degree Turn
Axle Shaft-To-Final Drive Flange (1)
M10 x 48 59 (80)
M12 x 1.5 x 55 74 (100)
Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nut (Lower & Upper)(1)
Step 1 44 (60)
Step 2 Plus Additional 90 Degree Turn
Ball Joint Eccentric Clamp Bolt 44 (60)
Ball Joint (Lower)-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts(1)
Step 1 66 (90)
Step 2 Plus Additional 90 Degree Turn
Brake Caliper-To-Wheel Bearing Housing(2)
Lucas C54 (1LP, 15" Wheel) 207 (280)
Lucas RC54 (1LE, 15" Wheel) 207 (280)
FN3 (1LU, 15" Wheel) 207 (280)
Brake Caliper Self-Locking Bolt-To-Caliper Carrier(1) , (2)
C54 (1LP, 15" Wheel) 26 (35)
Brake Caliper Guide Pins-To-Caliper Carrier(2)
FN3 (1LU, 15" Wheel) 18 (25)
FN3 (1LB, 16" Wheel) 18 (25)
FNR (1LB, 16" Wheel) 18 (25)
Control Arm Pivot Hex Nut(1) , (3)
Lower 96 (130)
Upper 74 (100)
Pendulum Support-To-Subframe Bolt(1) 148 (200)
Pendulum Support-To-Transmission Bolt(1)
Step 1 59 (80)
Step 2 Plus Additional 90 Degree Turn
Shock Absorber-To-Lower Control Arm Nut 118 (160)
Shock Absorber-To-Mounting Bracket Nut 18 (25)
Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket-To-Subframe Bolt/Nut 74 (100)
Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bracket Bolts 41 (55)
Subframe Mounting Bolts (M12 x 1.5 X 32) 74 (100)
Subframe Mounting Bolts (M14 x 1.5 x 40) 118 (160)
Tie Rod Castle Nut 48 (65)
Torsion Bar-To-Upper Control Arm Bolt (M14 x 1.5) 118 (160)
Torsion Bar-To-Upper Control Arm Nut 96 (130)
Wheel Lug Bolt(4) 125 (170)
(1) Always replace with NEW fastener.
(2) Five different styles of front brake calipers can be used on this vehicle. To identify calipers, see BRAKE CALIPER IDENTIFICATION  under IDENTIFICATION.
(3) Tighten only when vehicle is standing on its own weight.
(4) Note lug bolt version change for vehicles produced for 2001 and later models. See WHEEL LUG BOLT APPLICATIONS  .