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Fastener Specifications

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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 Shock Absorber Bolt @ Lower Control Arm Torque mating fastener
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt @Rear Stabilizer Shaft
  • First Pass:
 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 45 - 60 degrees
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Inner Bolt Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Bolt Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90-105 degrees
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt @ Body
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90-105 degrees
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt @Bracket Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Bolt Torque mating fastener
Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Inner Bolt
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90-105 degrees
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 15-30 degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Shock Absorber Nut
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90-105 degrees
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut @Lower Control Arm 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut 90 N.m (66 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Nut
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90-105 degrees
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut 90 N.m (66 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90-105 degrees
Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Nut @Bracket
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90-105 degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Nut
  • First Pass:
 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 90-105 degrees
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