SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Shock Absorber Clevis Bracket Upper Nut | 108 | 80 | |
| Front Shock Absorber Clevis Bracket Lower Nut | 150 | 110 | |
| Front Shock Absorber Top (4) Mounting Nuts | 108 | 80 | |
| Front Shock to Spring and Insulator Nut | 41 | 30 | |
| Upper Suspension Arm Front Nut | 122 | 90 | |
| Upper Suspension Arm Rear Nut | 122 | 90 | |
| Lower Suspension Arm Front Nut | 170 | 125 | |
| Lower Suspension Arm Rear Nut | 170 | 125 | |
| Stabilizer Bar Clamp Nut | 149 | 110 | |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Upper Nut | 115 | 85 | |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Lower bolt | 102 | 75 | |
| Hub/Bearing Bolt | 130 | 96 | |
| Hub/Bearing Halfshaft Nut | 136 | 100 | |
| Upper Ball Joint Nut Tighten to 41 N.m (30 ft lbs), make sure nut is seated to the knuckle. Rotate nut to an additional 90° | 41 plus Rotate nut to an additional 90° | 30 plus Rotate nut to an additional 90° | |
| Lower Ball Joint Nut Tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft lbs), make sure nut is seated against knuckle. Rotate nut an additional 90° | 54 plus Rotate nut an additional 90° | 40 plus Rotate nut an additional 90° | |
| Outer Tie Rod End Nut to Knuckle | 41 plus Rotate nut an additional 90° | 30 plus Rotate nut an additional 90° | |
| Wheel Speed Sensor | 13.5 | 10 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the stabilizer bar link (2). See «Front Suspension/Front/LINK, Stabilizer Bar - Removal»(ref-350031-S35928596702009121400000) .
- Remove the shock absorber lower clevis bolt (4). See «Front Suspension/Front/BRACKET, Clevis - Removal»(ref-350031-S05163340522009121400000) .
- Remove the lower ball joint nut (2). Separate ball joint from the steering knuckle (1) with Remover 8677 (3). NOTE: Marking the lower control arm pivot bolts front and rear will aid in the assembly procedure.
- Remove the control arm pivot bolts (3) and suspension arm from frame rail brackets (1).
- Remove the lower control arm (2) from the vehicle.