Rear Knuckle

1999 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Rear Knuckle
Trailing Arm to Body Nut and Bolt 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)
Trailing Arm to Knuckle Nut and Bolt with bolt size 16x2x90:
90 Nm plus 75 degrees (66 ft. lbs. plus 75 degrees)
Trailing Arm to Knuckle Nut and Bolt with bolt size 16x2x105:
70 Nm plus 65 degrees (52 ft. lbs. plus 65 degrees)
Rear Wheel Spindle Rod-Front and Rear to Knuckle Bolt 240 Nm (177 ft. lbs.)
Rear Wheel Spindle Rod-Front and Rear to Suspension Support Nut 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.)
Front Wheel Hub/Bearing to Knuckle Bolts 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)



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