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Strut / Shock Tower: Specifications

Front Strut Lower Nuts-at Knuckle
This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if: The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust. (Note contiues in next cell)
90 ft. lbs.
The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
Strut Shaft Nut
This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if: The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust. (Note contiues in next cell)
63 ft. lbs.
The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
Strut Upper Nuts 30 ft. lbs.