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Front Suspension: Specifications Chevrolet Malibu V facelift

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft (Hub) Nut284 (385)
Ball Joint
To Control Arm Bolt/Nut(1)
To Steering Knuckle Nut(2) 41 (55)
Brake Caliper
Bracket Bolts85 (115)
Mounting Bolts23 (31)
Crossmember Bolts
Front44 (60) + 120 degrees
Rear74 (100) + 180 degrees
Hub & Bearing Assembly Bolts70 (95)
Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt15 (20)
Lower Control Arm-To-Crossmember Bolts
Front85 (115) + 120 degrees
Rear181 (245) + 180 degrees
Stabilizer Bar
Insulator Bracket Bolts49 (66)
Link-To-Lower Control Arm Nut13 (17)
Strut Assembly
To Steering Knuckle Nuts133 (180)
To Upper Body Mount Fasteners18 (25)
Rod (Piston) Nut52 (70)
Tie Rod
(Prevailing Torque) Ball Stud Nut15 (20)
Jam (Adjuster) Nut55 (75)
Transmission Mount Bolt89 (120)
Wheel Lug Nut103 (140)
(1) Tighten to specification indicated in service ball joint kit. (2) Tighten nut to specification, then tighten nut further to align cotter pin. DO NOT tighten nut more than 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m)
(1)Tighten to specification indicated in service ball joint kit.
(2)Tighten nut to specification, then tighten nut further to align cotter pin. DO NOT tighten nut more than 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS