Suspension and Steering

Specifications

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Front Suspension Type: Independent, double wishbone with strut-type dampers and stabilizer bar Rear Suspension Type: Independent, trailing arm with longitudinal links and struts, stabilizer bar on some vehicles Wheel Hub Bearings: – bearing play not more than 0.05 mm Steering Type: Rack and pinion, power steering on some vehicles Steering Wheel Play (at rim): not more than 35.0 mm Steering Column Length: 536.2 – 537.8 mm Tightening Torques (N·m) Front Suspension Driveshaft Nut: 250 Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts and Nuts*: 120 Strut Shock Absorber Rod Upper Nut: 70 Strut-to-Body Nuts: 27 Lower Arm-to-Body Bracket Nut: 115 Lower Arm Clamp Bolts: 85 Lower Arm Ball Joint Nut: 65 Stabilizer Bar Link-to-Lower Arm Nuts*: 20 Stabilizer Bar Link-to-Crossmember Nuts*: 50 Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolts: 35 Steering Tie Rod-to-Pitman Arm Nut: – recommended torque 39 – maximum 49 Rear Suspension Hub Nut: 230 Strut Shock Absorber Rod Upper Nut: 65 Strut-to-Body Nuts*: 27 Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts and Nuts*: 120 Suspension Arm Nuts*: 110 Link-to-Body Bracket Nut*: 110 Link-to-Rear Knuckle Nut*: 110 Stabilizer Bar-to-Crossmember Nuts*: 50 Stabilizer Bar Link-to-Strut Nuts*: 25 Stabilizer Bracket Bolts: 35 Steering Steering Wheel Nut: 35 Steering Column Mounting Nuts and Bolts: 17 Steering Column Universal Joint Clamp Bolts: 85 Tie Rod End Lock Nut: 40 Tie Rod End-to-Pitman Arm Nut: 39 – 49 Power Steering Pump-to-Bracket Bolts: 30 Power Steering Hose Fitting on Steering Gear Housing: 22 Power Steering Banjo Fitting on Pump: 55 Wheel Nuts: 110 * Replace whenever disassembled.

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