Tightening torques

For tightening torques, also refer to the various 'exploded views' in the procedures.

Replace self-locking bolts or nuts.

SUSPENSION - FRONT AXLE

Suspension element nuts on the upright:

• 1st pass: 12.
• 2nd stage: 90°.

Upper suspension element mounting bolt on body:

• 1st pass: 2.
• 2nd pass: 45°.

Driveshaft flanged nut:

• 1st pass: 10.
• 2nd pass: 60°.

Driveshaft bolt (*):

• 1st pass: 8.
• 2nd stage: 90°.

Lower ball joint nut on lower control arm (*): 5.5.

Lower ball joint nut on upright (*):

• 1st pass: 5.
• 2nd pass: 60°.

Damper rod mounting nut (*): 6.7.

Anti-roll bar bolt to subframe: 2.8.

Anti-roll bar link nuts (*): 6.

Radiator support to subframe: 4.

Front alignment adjustment locknut: 6.

Lower control arm to subframe:

• 1st pass: 12.
• 2nd stage: 90°.

Subframe mounting bolt: 13.

Speed sensor on upright: 0.6.

Wheel bolts: 13.

SUSPENSION - REAR AXLE

Damper mounting nut to body: 2.

Damper mounting nut to rear axle (*): 5.

Rear anti-roll bar bolt to body (*): 2.8.

Anti-roll bar link mounting (*): 4.

Original rear axle center bearing bolt to body (*):

• 1st stage: 20.
• 2nd pass: loosen.
• 3rd pass: 22.
• 4th stage: 90°.
• Check torque: 23.

Rear axle center bearing repair bolt to body (*):

• 1st stage: 20.
• 2nd pass: loosen.
• 3rd pass: 15.
• 4th pass: 180°.
• Check torque: 25.

Rear axle coupling bearing bolt to body (*):

• 1st pass: 6.
• 2nd pass: loosen.
• 3rd pass: 8.

Tie rod nut on coupling bearing:

• 1st pass: 4.
• 2nd pass: loosen.
• 3rd pass: 3.
• 4th pass: 80°.

Tie rod nut on rear axle: 8.

Hub bolt (*):

• 1st pass: 8.
• 2nd pass: loosen.
• 3rd pass: 12.

Wheel bolts: 13.

(*) Bolts or nuts to be replaced after each removal.