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Mechanical Specifications

Component Torque/Ft. Lbs.
Adjuster Plug Locknut 50
Ball Joint To Control Arm 50
Ball Joint To Knuckle 37
Brake Reaction Rod To Frame 58
Caliper Attaching Bolts 63
Caliper Mounting Bracket 83
Control Arm Bushing Nuts 103
Cylinder Line Fittings 15
Dampener Shaft 55
Hub & Bearing To Knuckle 70
Hub To Drive Axle 180
Inner Tie Rod Housing To Rack 70
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolts 35
Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut 30
Pinion Locknut 26
Pinion Preload 1.4
Power Steering Line Fittings 20
Stabilizer Bracket To Frame 35
Stabilizer Link Nut 48
Strut Mount To Body 18
Strut To Knuckle 136
Strut To Strut Top Mount [01]
Tie Rod Nuts [02]
Tie Rod Pinch Bolts 41
Wheel Lug Nuts 100

[01] Torque old design (flanged) nut to 75 ft. lbs. & new design (non-flanged) nut to 55 ft. lbs.
[02] Torque to 7.5 ft. lbs., then an additional 1/3 turn.