Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
Brake Hose Bracket Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Lower Ball Joint to Control Arm Bolt and Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Frame Front Bolt and Nut 115 N.m +90° 85 lb ft +90°
Lower Control Arm to Frame Rear Bolt and Nut 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Nut 150 N.m 111 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod End Nut 25 N.m + 90° rotation 18 lb ft + 90° rotation
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft to Link Nut 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link to Strut Nut 85 N.m 63 lb ft
Strut Assembly Shaft Nut 85 N.m 63 lb ft
Strut Upper Mount Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolt and Nut 200 N.m 148 lb ft
Tie Rod Retention Nut 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolt 130 N.m 96 lb ft
Wheel Drive Shaft Nut 205 N.m 151 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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