5.2
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: Refer to exploded views throughout this
chapter for more torque specifications, component
identification, and location of components.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Multi-Function Pliers
Included in the tool kit, the multi-function pliers is designed to
remove the plastic push rivets used to fasten body components.
ITEM TORQUE VALUE
ft.lbs. (Nm)
Front LH / RH Upper
A-Arm Bolt
37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
Front LH / RH Lower
A-Arm Bolt
37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
Rear LH / RH Upper
Control Arm Bolt
37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
Rear LH / RH Lower
Control Arm Bolts
37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
Lower LH / RH
Rear Bearing Carrier
37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
Upper LH / RH
Rear Bearing Carrier
37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
Outer Tie Rod to
Bearing Housing
42.5 ft. lbs. (58 Nm)
Front Ball Joint Pinch Bolts 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
Front Upper / Lower
Shock Bolt
27-33 ft. lbs. (37-45 Nm)
Rear Upper / Lower
Shock Bolt
27-33 ft. lbs. (37-45 Nm)
Front Wheel Hub Castle Nut 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm)
Rear Wheel Hub Castle Nut 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm)
Wheel Nuts (Cast Rims)
Wheel Nuts (Steel Rims)
90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm)
27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm)
Tie Rod End Jam Nut 12-14 ft. lbs. (17-19 Nm
Seat Belt to Seat Base 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Steering Wheel to Shaft 25-31 ft. lbs. (34-42 Nm)
Upper Steering Shaft to
U-Joint Shaft
15-19 ft. lbs. (20-26 Nm)
Lower Steering Shaft to Box 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
Steering Box 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
TOOL DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Shock Spanner Wrench 2870872
Shock Spring Compressor Tool 2870623
Multi-Function Pliers 2876389
Pliers
Push Rivet