Rear Suspension Tightening Specifications

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Component Torque/Ft. Lbs.

Axle Nut [1]
Backing Plate Attaching Bolts 40
Caliper Attaching Bolt 40
Crossmember Bracket To Body 33
Crossmember Bracket To Crossmember 69
Differential Bracket Attaching Bolts 80
Differential Carrier Drain Plug 43-51
Differential Carrier Filler Plug 36
Differential Support Member Attaching Nuts 80
Differential Support Member To Carrier Attaching Nuts 69
Driveshaft Nut [1]
Driveshaft To Carrier Attaching Bolt & Nut 40-47
Hub Nut [1]
Lower Arm To Crossmember 69
Lower Shock Absorber Nut 72
Lower Stopper To Body 33
Lower Stopper To Crossmember 72
Propeller Shaft Attaching Nuts & Bolts 22-25
Stabilizer Fixture Bar Attaching Nuts 17
Upper Shock Absorber Nut 33

[1] -- AWD models, 145-188 ft. lbs. -- FWD models, 166 ft. lbs.