Front Suspension

This article has been updated with TSB 73-32-03A

FRONT SUSPENSION

Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Nut
To 55 Nm (41 lb ft) minimum, 65 Nm (50 lb ft) Maximum,
To Install Cotter Pin.
Caliper To Knuckle Bolts 51 Nm (38 lb ft)
Control Arm To Crossmember Bolts:
Crossmember Braces To Core Support Bolts 72 Nm (53 lb ft)
Crossmember Support Bolts:
Left Rear Outboard 110 Nm (71 lb ft) Plus 90° Rotation
Rear Outboard 110 Nm (71 lb ft) Plus 90° Rotation
Upper Front 110 Nm (71 lb ft) Plus 90° Rotation

Important
- Replace the drive axle nut with a new one after every removal. never re-use the drive axle nut.

Drive Axle Nut (New) 385 Nm (284 lb ft) +/- 5 Nm (44 lb in)

Hub And Bearing Assembly To Steering Knuckle Bolts 95 Nm (70 lb ft)
Steering Knuckle Nuts 180 Nm (133 lb ft)
Stabilizer Shaft:
Link To Control Arm Nuts 17 Nm (13 lb ft)
Bushing Clamp To Crossmember Support Bolts 66 Nm (49 lb ft)
Front Bushing 120 Nm (89 lb ft) Plus 180° Rotation
Rear Vertical Bushing Nut 170 Nm (125 lb ft)
Strut Assembly To:
Body Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Body Nuts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Strut Nut To Strut Rod 70 Nm (52 lb ft)
Tie Rod End To Strut Nut 20 Nm (15 lb ft) Plus 90° Rotation