Tightening Torque
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | N.m | kgf.m | lb.ft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Tire wheel hub nuts | 107.9 - 127.5 | 11.0 - 13.0 | 79.6 - 94.0 |
| Driveshaft caulking nut | 274.6 - 294.2 | 28.0 - 30.0 | 202.5 - 217.0 | |
| Tie rod end ball joint nut | 34.3 - 44.1 | 3.5 - 4.5 | 25.3 - 32.5 | |
| Front lower arm to front axle | 58.8 - 70.6 | 6.0 - 7.2 | 43.4 - 52.1 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mount bolt | 6.9 - 10.8 | 0.7 - 1.1 | 5.1 - 8.0 | |
| Front strut bolts and nuts | 156.9 - 176.5 | 16.0 - 18.0 | 115.7 - 130.1 | |
| Front hub bearing mounting bolt | 78.4 - 98.0 | 8.0 - 10.0 | 57.8 - 72.3 | |
| Front disc fixing screw | 4.9 - 5.9 | 0.5 - 0.6 | 3.6 - 4.3 | |
| Front knuckle assembly dust cover mounting bolt | 7.8 - 11.7 | 0.8 - 1.2 | 5.7 - 8.6 | |
| Rear | Tire wheel hub nuts | 107.9 - 127.5 | 11.0 - 13.0 | 79.6 - 94.0 |
| Wheel speed sensor mount bolt | 6.9 - 10.8 | 0.7 - 1.1 | 5.1 - 8.0 | |
| Driveshaft caulking nut | 274.6 - 294.2 | 28.0 - 30.0 | 202.5 - 217.0 | |
| Rear lower arm to rear axle | 137.3 - 156.9 | 14.0 - 16.0 | 101.2 - 115.7 | |
| Rear assist arm to rear axle | 137.3 - 156.9 | 14.0 - 16.0 | 101.2 - 115.7 | |
| Rear upper arm to rear axle | 137.3 - 156.9 | 14.0 - 16.0 | 101.2 - 115.7 | |
| Rear trailing arm to rear axle | 137.3 - 156.9 | 14.0 - 16.0 | 101.2 - 115.7 | |
| Rear disc fixing screw | 4.9 - 5.9 | 0.5 - 0.6 | 3.6 - 4.3 | |
| Rear hub bearing mounting bolts | 78.4 - 98.0 | 8.0 - 10.0 | 57.8 - 72.3 | |
| Dust cover to rear knuckle | 7.8 - 11.7 | 0.8 - 1.2 | 5.7 - 8.6 | |
| Propeller shaft | Front propeller shaft mounting bolts | 49.0 - 63.7 | 5.0 - 6.5 | 36.1 - 47.0 |
| Propeller shaft center bearing bracket mounting bolts | 49.0 - 63.7 | 5.0 - 6.5 | 36.1 - 47.0 | |
| Rear propeller shaft mounting bolts | 49.0 - 63.7 | 5.0 - 6.5 | 36.1 - 47.0 | |
| Differential carrier | Rear differential mounting bolts | 68.6 - 88.2 | 7.0 - 9.0 | 50.6 - 65.1 |
| Coupling assembly to differential carrier mounting bolts | 56.8 - 64.7 | 5.8 - 6.6 | 42.0 - 47.7 | |
| Differential carrier bracket mounting bolts | 56.8 - 64.7 | 5.8 - 6.6 | 42.0 - 47.7 | |
| Differential carrier drain plug | 49.0 - 68.6 | 5.0 - 7.0 | 36.1 - 50.6 | |
| Differential carrier filter plug | 44.1 - 58.8 | 4.5 - 6.0 | 32.5 - 43.4 | |