Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Crossmember Mounting Nuts (Use New Nuts) 110 N.m 81 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (First Pass) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Second Pass) 210 degrees
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Final Pass) 55 N.m 41 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolt Nuts 170 N.m 125 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nuts 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts 72 N.m 53 lb ft
Transverse Spring Retainer Bolts (Use New Bolts) 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (First Pass) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Second Pass) 250 degrees
Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Final Pass) 55 N.m 41 lb ft
Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Wheel Hub/Bearing Mounting Bolts 130 N.m 96 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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