Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Drive Axle Nut | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nuts | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Bracket Front Mounting Bolt | 265 N.m | 195 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Bracket Rear Mounting Bolt | 240 N.m | 177 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to the Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Nuts | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod to the Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Retaining Nut | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Shock Module Upper Retaining Nuts | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Shock Module Yoke to the Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Shock Module Yoke to the Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Mounting Bolts | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nuts | 155 N.m | 114 lb ft |
| Upper Ball Joint Pinch Bolt | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Wheel Hub and Bearing Mounting Bolts | 105 N.m | 77 lb ft |
| Wheel Speed Sensor to the Wheel Hub and Bearing Mounting Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Wheel Stud | 130 N.m | 95 lb ft |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Scheme 1
Scheme 2
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-268088-S13434065972007101800000) .
- Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to «Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation»(ref-268106-S04195407242007101800000) .
- Remove the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft retaining nuts. Refer to «Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement»(ref-268128-S08844005342007101800000) .
- Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp from the stabilizer shaft insulator. IMPORTANT: Note the position of the bend in the stabilizer shaft.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
- If equipped with a LL8 6 cylinder engine, do the following: Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to «Engine Protection Shield Replacement»(ref-268103-S05084402582007101800000) . Remove the engine mount nuts-to-frame bracket. Install a pole jack underneath the oil pan. Insert a block of wood between the oil pan and the pole jack. IMPORTANT: The jackstand should only be used to support the weight of the powertrain. DO NOT lift the entire weight of the front end of the vehicle by the jackstand. Raise the engine 10 mm measuring from the bottom of the oil pan to the rear edge of the front suspension crossmember.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.