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Front Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION

Component Torque/Ft. Lbs.

Ball Joint To Control Arm 50
Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Nuts [01] 55
Control Arm Pivot Bolts 63
Control To Suspension Support Bolts 89
Front Engine Mount Lower Nuts 30
Front Engine Mount Upper Nut 55
Gear Inlet & Outlet Pipes To Rack & Pinion Steering Gear 20
Gear Inlet Pipe To Pump 18
Hub And Bearing Assembly Bolts 70
Hub To Axle Nut 192
Hub To Steering Knuckle 70
Inner Tie Rod To Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Bolts 65
Outer Tie Rod End Nuts 55
Pinion Locknut 26
Pivot Bracket To Power Steering Pump Bolts [03] 23
Power Steering Pump O-Ring Union Fitting 55
Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Mounting Stud 15
Stabilizer Link Nuts 15
Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Nuts 15
Steering Column Pinch Bolts [02]
Steering Gear Clamps 22
Strut Assembly To Body 19
Strut Rod To Bearing Cap 60
Strut To Steering Knuckle 133
Suspension Support Bolts 89
Tie Rod To Steering Knuckle 44
Wheel Lug Nuts 100

[01] Plus 60° rotation.
[02] Torque upper pinch bolt to 29 lb ft, torque lower pinch bolt to 37 lb ft
[03] Models w/2.3L engines.