Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Assist Step Bracket to Assist Step Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Assist Step Bracket to Body Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Body Mount Bolts | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Engine Shield Mounting Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Splash Shield to Frame Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Shield to Frame Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Frame Brace Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Front Impact Bar to Toe Hook Bolt | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Front Steering Gear Crossmember Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Fuel Tank Shield to Frame Mounting Bolts | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Bracket Rear Mounting Bolts | 240 N.m | 177 lb ft |
| Lower Transmission Support to Frame Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Radiator Support Shield Brace to Frame Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Radiator Support Shield Mounting Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Rear Steering Gear Crossmember Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Tow Hook to Front Impact Bar Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transfer Case Shield Mounting Bolts | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount to Transmission Support Nuts | 46 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Upper Transmission Support to Frame Bolts | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Scheme 1
- Remove the grille. Refer to «Grille Replacement»(ref-268086-S31050323502007101800000) .
- Remove the front fascia. Refer to «Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement»(ref-268089-S41188511302007101800000) .
- Remove the front impact bar. Refer to «Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement»(ref-268089-S11332973252007101800000) .
- Place the impact bar on a clean, prepared surface.
- Remove the bolt that retains the tow hook to the impact bar.
- Remove the tow hook from the impact bar.