Torque Specifications
CAUTION:
Always use NEW axle bolts, driveshaft bolts, trapezoidal link inner bolts, lower shock absorber bolts, subframe bolts, upper control arm inner bolts and all self-locking nuts. Due to extensive use of aluminum components, use only special coated bolts to prevent corrosion.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Drive Axle Collared Bolt
, |
| Step 1 |
140 (190) |
| Step 2 |
Turn additional 180 degrees |
| Driveshaft-To-Final Drive Bolts |
41 (55) |
| Final Drive-To-Cross Member Bolt (M10) |
41 (55) |
| Final Drive-To-Front Transmission Support Bolt (M10) |
30 (40) |
| Fuel Tank Carrier Nut |
18 (25) |
| Shock Absorber Lower Nut & Bolt |
48 (65) |
| Shock Absorber Piston Rod Nut |
22 (30) |
| Shock Absorber Upper Bolts |
18 (25) |
| Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bracket Bolts |
22 (30) |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Nut |
33 (45) |
| Subframe-To-Body Bolts |
| Step 1 |
111 (150) |
| Step 2 |
Turn additional 90 degrees |
| Subframe-To-Final Drive Cross Member Nut |
30 (40) |
| Tie Rod Mounting Bolts
, |
| Step 1 |
52 (70) |
| Step 2 |
Turn additional 90 degrees |
| Transverse Link-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Eccentric Nut & Bolt |
70 (95) |
| Transverse Link-To-Subframe Nut & Bolt
, |
| Step 1 |
59 (80) |
| Step 2 |
Turn additional 90 degrees |
| Trapezoidal Link-To-Sub Frame Bolt |
| Step 1 |
59 (80) |
| Step 2 |
Turn additional 90 degrees |
| Trapezoidal Link-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Nut & Bolt
, |
| Step 1 |
59 (80) |
| Step 2 |
Turn additional 90 degrees |
| Wheel Bearing Spherical Head Bolts |
| Step 1 |
59 (80) |
| Step 2 |
Turn additional 90 degrees |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Splash Plate Bolts |
89 (10) |