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Tightening Specifications - Rear Suspension

Rear Suspension Torque
BRAKES:
support plate to spindle mounting bolts 109 Newton Meter (Nm)80 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
brake hose mounting bolt 45 Newton Meter (Nm)35 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
brake hose bracket bolt 23 Newton Meter (Nm)17 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
drum/hat adapter to spindle mounting bolt 115 Newton Meter (Nm)85 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
caliper to drum/hat adapter bolt 22 Newton Meter (Nm)16 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
STRUT ASSEMBLY:
to body attaching nuts 28 Newton Meter (Nm)21 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
to spindle pinch bolt 55 Newton Meter (Nm)40 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
strut assembly shaft nut 68 Newton Meter (Nm)50 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
STABILIZER BAR:
isolator bushing retainer to frame bolt 55 Newton Meter (Nm)40 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
to strut attaching link nut 95 Newton Meter (Nm)70 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
attaching link to strut assembly nut 23 Newton Meter (Nm)17 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
link to stabilizer bar attaching nut 95 Newton Meter (Nm)70 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
TRAILING ARM:
bracket to body attaching bolts 70 Newton Meter (Nm)50 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
LATERAL LINKS:
bolt hanger to spindle 115 Newton Meter (Nm)85 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
adjustable link jam nut 65 Newton Meter (Nm)48 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
link assembly attaching nut 140 Newton Meter (Nm)105 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY:
to spindle retaining nuts 170 Newton Meter (Nm)125 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
wheel stud lug nuts 109-150 Newton Meter (Nm)80-110 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER:
to frame rail attaching bolts 92 Newton Meter (Nm)70 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)