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Tightening Specifications - Front Suspension

Front Suspension Torque
McPHERSON STRUT:
to strut tower attaching nuts 37 Newton Meter (Nm)28 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
strut assembly to steering knuckle bolt/nut 170 Newton Meter (Nm)125 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
strut assembly shaft nut 95 Newton Meter (Nm)70 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
STEERING KNUCKLE:
ball joint stud to steering knuckle nut/bolt 55 Newton Meter (Nm)40 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
disc brake caliper bolts 22 Newton Meter (Nm)16 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
STEERING GEAR:
to body attaching bolts 68 Newton Meter (Nm)50 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
tie rod end adjusting sleeve jam nuts 75 Newton Meter (Nm)55 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
tie rod end to strut steering arm nut 37 Newton Meter (Nm)27 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
FRONT SUSPENSION CRADLE:
to body mounting bolts 155 Newton Meter (Nm)115 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
lower control arm to cradle pivot bolt 123 Newton Meter (Nm)90 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
tension strut mounting nuts 150 Newton Meter (Nm)110 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
STABILIZER BAR:
bushing retainer to suspension cradle bolts 55 Newton Meter (Nm)40 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
sway bar to strut attaching link nut 95 Newton Meter (Nm)70 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
attaching link to strut isolator nut 23 Newton Meter (Nm)17 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
HUB AND BEARING:
to steering knuckle bolts 110 Newton Meter (Nm)80 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
front stub axle to hub bearing nut 163 Newton Meter (Nm)120 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
wheel mounting lug nut 109-150 Newton Meter (Nm)80-110 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)