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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Carrier-To-Frame Bolt (1) 52 (70)
Axle Shaft Collar Nut (2) 162 (220)
Axle Shaft Flange-To-Differential Bolt (1)(3)
10-mm 52 (70)
12-mm 74 (100)
Brake Caliper Bolt 85 (115)
Camber Strut-To-Axle Carrier Nut (1) 52 (70)
Camber Strut-To-Wheel Carrier Nut (1) 30 (40)
Cross Brace-To-Frame Bolt 89 (120)
Differential-To-Axle Carrier Bolt (1)
Front 33 (45)
Rear 70 (95)
Drive Shaft Intermediate Bearing Bracket-To-Frame Bolt
Bolt With Washer 18 (25)
Bolt With Collar 22 (30)
Drive Shaft Clamp Nut 22-30 (30-40)
Drive Shaft Coupling-To-Pinion Flange Bolts (1)
10-mm 30 (40)
12-mm 44 (60)
Lower Suspension Arm-To-Axle Carrier Nut (1) 52 (70)
Lower Suspension Arm-To-Wheel Carrier Nut (1) 89 (120)
Radius Rod-To-Axle Carrier Nut (1) 52 (70)
Radius Rod-To-Wheel Carrier Nut (1) 52 (70)
Shock Absorber Lower Bolt (1) 41 (55)
Stabilizer Bar-To-Wheel Carrier Bolt (1) 15 (20)
Thrust Rod-To-Axle Carrier Nut (1) 52 (70)
Thrust Rod-To-Wheel Carrier Nut (1) 30 (40)
Track Rod-To-Axle Carrier Nut (1) 52 (70)
Track Rod-To-Wheel Carrier Nut (1) 26 (35)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
ABS Sensor Bolt (1) 71 (8)
(1) Replace self-locking bolt and/or nut.
(2) Before installing, lubricate threads.
(3) Before installing, lubricate bolt threads and bolt head contact area.