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Front Suspension Tightening Specifications

Component Torque (Ft. Lbs.)

ABS Sensor Bolt 18
Axle Shaft Hub Nut 190
Axle Shaft Seal/Retainer Screw 17
Center Link To Idler Arm Nut 38
Center Link To Pitman Arm Nut 185
CV Joint Flange Bolt 65
Differential Fill Hole Plug 25
Differential Housing To Insulator Nut 75
Discharge Fitting 40
Driveshaft Nut 190
Hub Nut 190
Hub To Steering Knuckle Bolt 4WD 110
Lower Ball Joint Nuts [01]
Lower Front Suspension Arm Pivot Bolt Nut [02]
Lower Rear Suspension Arm Pivot Bolt Nut [03]
Lower Shock Absorber Bolt 200 [04]
Pitman Arm To Steering Gear, 4WD 185
Power Steering Mounting Bracket Bolts 30
Power Steering Attaching Screws 40
Pressure Hose Fitting 23
Return Hose Fitting 23
Right Axle Shaft Seal/Bearing Retainer Screw 17
Shift Motor Housing Cover Bolt 10
Shift Motor Housing To Insulator Nut 75
Shock Absorber Lower Bracket Bolt 17
Shock Absorber Upper Bayonet Nut 30
Shock Absorber Lower Bolt 100
Shock Absorber Upper Bolt 25
Skid Plate Bolts 16.5
Splash Shield Bolts 18
Stabilizer Bar Anchor Bolt Nut 17
Stabilizer Bar Anchor Bolt Nuts 17
Stabilizer Bar Retaining Bracket Bolts, 2WD 40
Stabilizer Bar Retaining Bracket Bolts, 4WD 20
Steering Gear To Frame [05]
Steering Shaft Coupler Bolt 36
Steering Knuckle Arm Bolts RWD 217
Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut, 4WD 120
Support Bracket To Shift Motor Housing Bolt 65
Tie Rod [1][2]Ball Stud Nut 40
Tie Rod Clamp Nut 175
Tie Rod Locknut RWD 55
Transmission Support Bracket Bolt 65
Upper Ball Joint Nut 105
Upper Ball Joint Stud 125
Upper Shock Absorber Bolt 25
Upper Suspension Arm Pivot Bar Bolt 155
Wheel Bearing Adjusting Nut 30-40
Wheel Stud Nuts 85


[01] -- Lower, 135 ft. lbs.,
Upper, 105 ft. lbs.

[02] -- 2WD models, 130 ft. lbs.,
4WD models, 80 ft. lbs.

[03] -- 2WD models, 80 ft. lbs.,
4WD models, 130 ft. lbs.

[04] -- inch lbs.

[05] -- 2WD models, 150 ft. lbs.,
4WD models, 70 ft. lbs.