WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
Camber and caster are not adjustable. Toe-in can be adjusted. See the WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
Breakaway Torque Check
Attach Front Hub Remover/Installer (MB990998 ) to front hub assembly, and tighten to 145-188 ft. lbs. (196-255 N.m). (Scheme 1) Using Preload Socket (MB990326 ), measure torque required to initiate rotation. Starting torque should be 9 INCH lbs. (1.0 N.m) or less. Ensure hub rotation is smooth.
Scheme 1
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Centermember-To-Engine Mount Bolt | 32 (44) |
| Centermember Stay Bolts (Turbo) | 51-58 (69-78) |
| Centermember-To-Frame Bolt | 64 (87) |
| Compression Lower Arm Ball Joint Nut | 43-52 (58-71) |
| Compression Lower Arm Bolt | 60 (81) |
| Crossmember Bolt | 72-85 (98-108) |
| Crossmember Self-Locking Nut | 64 (87) |
| Crossmember-To-Engine Mount Bolt | 32 (44) |
| Damper Fork To Shock Mounting Bolt | 75 (102) |
| Damper Fork-To-Lateral Lower Arm Bolt (1) | 65 (88) |
| Drive Shaft Nut | 145-188 (196-255) |
| Front Hub Assembly Bolts | 65 (88) |
| Lateral Lower Arm Ball Joint Nut | 43-52 (58-71) |
| Lateral Lower Arm Bolt (1) | 71-85 (96-115) |
| Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt (1) | 65 (88) |
| Shock Absorber Self-Locking Nut | 16 (22) |
| Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut | 32 (43) |
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts | 28 (38) |
| Stabilizer Link Nut | 28 (39) |
| Upper Arm Ball Joint Nut | 21 (28) |
| Upper Arm Shaft Assembly Bolts | 41 (56) |
| Upper Arm Shaft Assembly To Body Bolts | 62 (86) |
| Tie Rod End | 18-25 (24-34) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 65-80 (88-108) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
| Dust Shield Bolt | 78 (8.8) |
| (1) Tighten to specification with vehicle at normal operating height. | |
| (1) | Tighten to specification with vehicle at normal operating height. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
See also:
• RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT