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Front Suspension

SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUE
Lower Control Arm:
Front Pivot Bolt 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.)
Rear Pivot Bolt 250 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)

Stabilizer Bar:
Cushion Retainer Bolts 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.)
Link Nut 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.)

Steering Knuckle:
Ball Joint Stud Pinch Bolt Nut 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)
Bearing Retainer Plate Bolts 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.)
Hub Nut 244 Nm (180 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod Adjusting Jam Nut 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod End Steering Knuckle Nut 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Mounting Nuts 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)

Strut Assembly:
Tower Nuts 34 Nm(25 ft. lbs.)
Steering Knuckle Nuts 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) + 90 degrees Turn
Strut Shaft Nut 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)