Front Suspension

This article has been updated with TSB 73-32-03A

FRONT SUSPENSION

Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Nut To:
Maximum 65 Nm (50 ft lb)
Minimum 55 Nm (41 ft lb), To Install Cotter Pin
Caliper To Knuckle Bolts 38 Nm (38 ft lb)
Control Arm To Crossmember Bolts:
Front Bushing 180° rotation after 120 Nm (89 ft lb)
Rear Vertical Bushing 170 Nm (125 ft lb)
Crossmember Braces To Core Support Bolts 72 Nm (53 ft lb)
Crossmember Support:
Left Rear Outboard Bolt 90° rotation after 110 Nm (71 ft lb)
Rear Inboard Bolts 90° rotation after 110 Nm (71 ft lb)
Right Rear Outboard Bolt 90° rotation after 110 Nm (71 ft lb)
Upper Front Bolts 90° rotation after 110 Nm (71 ft lb)

Important
- Replace the drive axle nut with a new one after every removal. never re-use the drive axle nut.

Drive Axle Nut (New) 385 Nm (284 ft lb) +/- 5 Nm (44 in lb)

Hub And Bearing Assembly To Steering Knuckle Bolts 95 Nm (70 ft lb)

Stabilizer Shaft:
Link To Control Arm Nuts 17 Nm (13 ft lb)
Bushing Clamp To Crossmember Support Bolts 66 Nm (49 ft lb)
Strut Assembly To:
Body Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
Body Nuts 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
Steering Knuckle Nuts 180 Nm (133 ft lb)
Strut Nut To Strut Rod 70 Nm (52 ft lb)
Tie Rod End To Strut Nut 90° rotation after 20 Nm (15 ft lb)