Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Ball Joint Nut
First Pass	35 N.m	26 lb ft
Final Pass	130°
Control Arm Nut *	220 N.m	162 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Bolts	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Cam Nut	145 N.m	107 lb ft
Rear Axle Tie Rod Bolt	125 N.m	92 lb ft
Rear Axle to Hub Nut	160 N.m	118 lb ft
Rear Crossmember to Body Mounting Bolts	130 N.m	96 lb ft
Shock Absorber Nut	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Nut	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Tie Rod Bolt	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Tie Rod Nut	80 N.m	59 lb ft
Upper Control Arm to Crossmember Nuts	75 N.m	55 lb ft
Upper Control Arm to Knuckle Nut	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts - Independent Rear Suspension	130 N.m	96 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts - Without Independent Rear Suspension (New Only)	80 N.m	59 lb ft
Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Nut	12 N.m	106 lb in
* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if: The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating. Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value. If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.