Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Ball Joint to Control Arm Bolt and Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
Brake Bracket Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Control Arm to Frame Front Bolt 200 N.m 148 lb ft
Control Arm to Frame Rear Nuts 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (Ball Stud with Silver Cup on Bottom) 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (Ball Stud with Bottom Flat and Black) 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Rear Bushing to Lower Control Arm Nut 115 N.m 85 lb ft
Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Stabilizer Link Nuts 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Strut Shaft Nut 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Strut to Body Nuts and Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolt and Nut 180 N.m 133 lb ft
Tie Rod Retention Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolt 130 N.m 96 lb ft
Wheel Drive Shaft Spindle Nut 205 N.m 157 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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