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Astro & Safari

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (ASTRO & SAFARI)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nuts (5) 22 (30)
Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Nut (1)(5)
Lower 92 (125)
Upper 94 (128)
Drive Axle Shaft Nut 173 (234)
Drive Axle Shaft-To-Differential Drive Flange Bolts 60 (80)
Hub & Bearing-To-Steering Knuckle Bolts 66 (90)
Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nuts (2)(3)(5) 135 (185)
Shock Absorber Nuts (4) 66 (89)
Splash Shield Bolts 12 (16)
Stabilizer Bar Clamp-To-Frame Bolts 12 (16)
Stabilizer Bar Spacer Bolt 22 (33)
Tie Rod End-To-Steering Knuckle Nut 35 (47)
Torsion Bar Retainer-To-Support Nuts
Center Nut 18 (24)
Edge Nuts 46 (62)
Upper Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nuts (2)(5) 88 (120)
(1) Tighten nut to align cotter pin hole. DO NOT tighten nut more than an additional 1/6 turn to align cotter pin hole.
(2) Use NEW nuts during reassembly.
(3) Install both bolts with nuts facing rear of vehicle.
(4) Install upper/rear bolt with nut facing rear of vehicle. Install lower/front bolt with nut facing front of vehicle.
(5) Complete tightening of bolts and/or nuts with vehicle at proper riding height specification.