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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut 162 (220)
Jounce Bumper-To-Frame Nut 22 (30)
Lower Ball Joint-To-Spindle Nut 98 (133)
Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolts 129 (175)
Lower Shock Absorber Nut 18 (25)
Stabilizer Bar Link-To-Lower Control Arm Nut 18 (25 )
Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bracket Bolts 30 (40)
Tie Rod End-To-Spindle Nut 52 (70)
Torsion Bar Cover Plate Bolts 35-46 (47-63)
Upper Ball Joint-To-Spindle Pinch Bolt 41 (55)
Upper Control Arm Cam Bolts 83-112 (113-153)
Upper Shock Absorber Nut 35 (48)
Wheel Hub-To-Spindle Bolt 85 (115)
Wheel Lug Nuts (1) 100 (136)
INCH Lbs. (N.m.) 
ABS Sensor Bolt 80 (9)
(1) Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at 500 miles after installation may result in wheel coming loose and loss of vehicle control.