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Tightening Specifications - Front Suspension

Front Suspension Torque
McPHERSON STRUT:
to strut tower attaching nuts 37 28
strut assembly to steering knuckle bolt/nut 170 125
strut assembly shaft nut 95 70
STEERING KNUCKLE:
ball joint stud to steering knuckle nut/bolt 55 40
disc brake caliper bolts 22 16
STEERING GEAR:
to body attaching bolts 68 50
tie rod end adjusting sleeve jam nuts 75 55
tie rod end to strut steering arm nut 37 27
FRONT SUSPENSION CRADLE:
to body mounting bolts 155 115
lower control arm to cradle pivot bolt 123 90
tension strut mounting nuts 175 130
STABILIZER BAR:
bushing retainer to suspension cradle bolts 55 40
sway bar to strut attaching link nut 95 70
attaching link to strut assembly nut 11 8
HUB AND BEARING:
to steering knuckle bolts 110 80
front stub axle to hub bearing nut 108 80
wheel mounting lug nut 109-150 80-110