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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Lower Ball Joint-To-Spindle Nut 83-113 (112-153)
Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolts 111-148 (150-201)
Lower Shock Absorber Nut 15-21 (20-28)
Stabilizer Bar Link-To-Lower Control Arm Nut 15-21 (20-28)
Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bracket Bolts 25-34 (34-46)
Tie Rod End-To-Spindle Nut 44-59 (60-80)
Torsion Bar Protector Bolts 35-46 (47-62)
Upper Ball Joint-To-Spindle Pinch Bolt 35-46 (47-62)
Upper Control Arm Cam Bolts 98 (133)
Upper Shock Absorber Nut 30-41 (41-56)
Wheel Lug Nuts (1) 100 (135)
(1) Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at 500 miles after installation may result in wheel coming loose and loss of vehicle control.