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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Rear Spring U-Bolt Washer
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Rear Spring U-Bolt Torque mating fastener
Rear Spring U-Bolt Nut
First Pass: 140 N.m (103 lb ft)
Final Pass: 90 degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut
First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: 95 degrees
Lower Shock Absorber Bolt 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
Rear Lower Stabilizer Shaft Nut
First Pass: 65 N.m (48 lb ft)
Final Pass: 40 degrees
Rear Spring Front Nut
First Pass: 170 N.m (125 lb ft)
Final Pass: 45 - 51 degrees
Rear Spring Rear Nut
First Pass: 170 N.m (125 lb ft)
Final Pass: 45 - 51 degrees
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bolt 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Lateral Link Bolt @ Axle
First Pass: 85 N.m (63 lb ft)
Final Pass: 125 degrees
Rear Suspension Lateral Link Bolt @ Frame
First Pass: 85 N.m (63 lb ft)
Final Pass: 125 degrees
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt
First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: 55 degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Arm Bolt
First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: 55 degrees
Rear Upper Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut
First Pass: 65 N.m (48 lb ft)
Final Pass: 40 degrees
Shackle Nut 103 N.m (76 lb ft)
Upper Shock Absorber Bolt 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
Upper Shock Absorber Nut 115 N.m (85 lb ft)