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
Application	Metric (English)
Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt
First Pass:	160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90-105 Degrees
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Bolt
First Pass:	100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90-105 Degrees
Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Inner Bolt
First Pass:	100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90-105 Degrees
Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Outer Bolt
First Pass:	100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90-105 Degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Inner Bolt
First Pass:	100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90-105 Degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Outer Bolt
First Pass:	100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90-105 Degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link Inner Bolt
First Pass:	100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90-105 Degrees
Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link Outer Bolt
First Pass:	100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90-105 Degrees
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt@Lower Control Arm
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
Application	Metric (English)
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt@Body	58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Shock Absorber Nut@Lower Control Arm
First Pass:	100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90-105 Degrees
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt	58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt	58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut	68 N.m (50 lb ft)
Shock Mount Nut	25 N.m (18 lb ft)