Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Metric | English |
| Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Bolt (GNA, GNB) (1) |
| First Pass | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 100 Degrees |
| Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (GNA, GNB) (1) |
| First Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 90 Degrees |
| Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (GNA, GNB) (1) |
| First Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 90 Degrees |
| Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut (GNA, GNB) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Strut Nut (GNA, GNB) | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Strut Yoke Nut (GNB) |
| First Pass | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 45 Degrees |
| Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt (GNA) (1) |
| First Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 75 Degrees |
| Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt (GNB) (1) |
| First Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 60 Degrees |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt (GNA, GNB) (1) |
| First Pass | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 30 Degrees |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Nut (Lower Nut) (GNB) |
| First Pass | 115 N.m | 85 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 45 Degrees |
| Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Nut (Upper Nut) (GNB) |
| First Pass | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 60 Degrees |
| Steering Knuckle King Pin Bushing Nut (GNB) | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Steering Knuckle Nut (at Lower Control Arm) (GNA) |
| First Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Second Pass | Loosen 120 degrees |
| Third Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 45 Degrees |
| Steering Knuckle Nut (at Lower Control Arm) (GNB) |
| First Pass | 115 N.m | 85 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 120 Degrees |
| Steering Knuckle Nut (at Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud) (GNB) |
| First Pass | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 45 Degrees |
| Steering Knuckle Nut (at Strut Assembly) (GNA) |
| First Pass | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Final Pass | Plus 60 Degrees |
| 1. Use a NEW Fastener. |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|
| Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement . If equipped with AWD, remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement . Lower the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame to gain enough clearance to remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement . |
| 1 | Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove and discard the bolts. DO NOT reuse, replace with NEW only. Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft) + 30 degrees |
| 2 | Stabilizer Shaft |
| CAUTION |
|---|
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
| CAUTION |
|---|
| This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. |
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|
| Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Disconnect any harnesses or retainers secured to the stabilizer shaft link. Note any attaching points to aid in installation. |
| 1 | Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 65 N.m (48 lb ft) |
| 2 | Stabilizer Shaft Link |
| CAUTION |
|---|
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
