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strut/shock/dampner torque specs

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allcarfan

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Does anyone know the torque specs for all of the nuts/bolts on struts/shocks/dampners?
 
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Torque Specs

All values are in ft-lb

Front Suspension
Caliper anchor plate bolts - 98
Brake disc shield bolts – 15
Brake line bracket nut– 15
Lower ball joint nut – 76
Lower control arm forward and rearward bolt – 129
Strut rod nut – 46
Strut-to-spindle bolts – 148
Strut upper mount nuts – 26
Wheel hub nut – 221
Stabilizer bar bracket nut - 52
Stabilizer bar link nuts - 85
Wheel speed sensor bolt - 11
Tie-rod end nuts - 59
Steering gear bolts - 85

Rear Suspension
Rear shock absorber upper nut - 30
Rear shock absorber lower nut - 85
Lower arm-to-body bolt - 129
Brake caliper anchor plate bolts – 76
Lower arm-to-axle bolt – 129
Panhard rod-to-body mount bolt – 129
Panhard rod-to-axle bolt – 129
Lateral stiffener bar-to-body mount nut - 85
Lateral stiffener bar-to-body bolts – 46
Stabilizer bar bracket nuts - 52
Stabilizer bar link bolts - 85
Parking brake cable bracket-to-lower arm – 20
Upper control arm front bolt - 129
Upper control arm rear bolts - 85
Upper control arm bushing nut – 129
Fuel tank strap bolt – 38
Brake hose bracket bolt - 15

I hope this covers what you are looking for.
 
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allcarfan

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exactly what I needed. Thanks so much.
 
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