Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt | |
| Lower Trailing Arm Inner Bolt | |
| Lower Trailing Arm Outer Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 100 N.m (74 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 90-105 degrees |
| Rear Suspension Rear Bracket Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 100 N.m (74 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 90 degrees |
| Rear Suspension Adjust Link Inner Bolt | |
| Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 100 N.m (74 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 105 degrees |
| Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 150 N.m (111 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 90-105 degrees |
| Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Inner Bolt | |
| Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt | |
| Upper Trailing Arm Inner Bolt | |
| Upper Trailing Arm Outer Bolt | |
| First Pass: | 70 N.m (52 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 90-105 degrees |
| Wheel Stud | |
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Ball Stud | 7 N.m (62 lb in) |
| Lower Rear Shock Absorber Nut | |
| First Pass: | 100 N.m (74 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 105 degrees |
| Lower Trailing Arm Inner Nut | |
| First Pass: | 70 N.m (52 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 90-100 degrees |
| Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) |
| Rear Suspension Adjust Link Inner Nut | |
| First Pass: | 70 N.m (52 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 105 degrees |
| Rear Suspension Bracket Nut | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) |
| Rear Suspension Front Bracket Bolt | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) |
| Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Inner Nut | |
| First Pass: | 70 N.m (52 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 105 degrees |
| Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Nut | |
| First Pass: | 70 N.m (52 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 105 degrees |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut | 43 N.m (32 lb ft) |
| Upper Shock Absorber Nut | 43 N.m (32 lb ft) |
| Upper Trailing Arm Inner Nut | |
| First Pass: | 70 N.m (52 lb ft) |
| Final Pass: | 90-100 degrees |
| Wheel Bearing and Hub Bolt | 130 N.m (96 lb ft) |