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Front Suspension Tightening Specifications

Ball Joint Stud To Shock Tower Attaching Bolts 23 ft. lbs.
Ball Joint Stud To Steering Gear Castle Nut 70 ft. lbs.
Disc Brake Caliper Assembly To Steering Knuckle 16 ft. lbs.
Front Crossmember Assembly To Body Mounting Nuts 120 ft. lbs.
Front Stub Axle To Hub/Bearing Assembly 180 ft. lbs.
Lower Control Arm To Crossmember Pivot Bolt 120 ft. lbs.
Outer Tie Rod To Inner Tie Rod Lock Nut 55 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Bracket To Engine Mounting Bolt 40 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Pump Mounting To Front Bracket 40 ft. lbs.
Power Steering & Return Hose 23 ft. lbs.
Pressure Hose To Return Hose 40 ft. lbs.
Steering Gear To Crossmember Attaching Bolts 45 ft. lbs.
Shock Absorber Shaft Nut 55 ft. lbs.
Shock Assembly Clevis Bracket To Lower Control Arm Nut 120 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer Bar Bushing Retainer To Crossmember Bolt 21 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer Bar To Control Arm Attaching Link Nut 55 ft. lbs.
Steering Gear To Crossmember Bolts 50 ft. lbs.
Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle Attaching Nut 45 ft. lbs.
Wheel Lug Nuts 80 - 110 ft. lbs.