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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ("C" & "H" BODIES)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint-to-Control Arm Bolt 50 (68)
Ball Joint-to-Steering Knuckle Nut (1) 37 (51)
Brake Caliper Mount Bolt 38 (52)
Hub & Bearing Retainer Bolt 70 (95)
Hub-to-Drive Axle Nut (2) 180 (245)
Control Arm-to-Crossmember Pivot Bolt
Front 140 (190)
Rear 90 (122)
Stabilizer Bar
Arm Clamp Nut 13 (18)
Bar-to-Crossmember Bolt 37 (51)
Strut Damper Assembly
Piston Rod Top Nut 44 (60)
Strut-to-Steering Knuckle Mount Bolt (Upper) 144 (195)
Strut-to-Upper Body Mount Nut 18 (24)
Tie Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle Mount Nut (3) 35 (47)
(1) Tighten to 88 INCH Lbs. (10 N.m). Then turn additional 120 degrees (2 flats on nut) during which time final torque must be obtained.
(2) Tighten to 74 ft. lbs. (101 N.m) during initial assembly. After installing wheels and lowering vehicle to ground, tighten nut to final torque.
(3) May be tightened to 52 ft. lbs. (71 N.m) to align cotter pin hole.