Fastener Tightening Specifications. Holden VE Ute 2008

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2008 🢒 VE Ute 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Retaining Bolts
First Pass	80 N·m	63 lb ft
Final Pass	45 Degrees
Caster Arm to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
First Pass	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Final Pass	60 Degrees
Caster Arm to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt
First Pass	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Final Pass	120 Degrees
Front Brake Disc Splash Shield to Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts	9 N·m	80 lb in
Front Caster Arm Ball Joint Retaining Nut
First Pass	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Final Pass	60 Degrees
Front Caster Arm Inner Pivot Retaining Bolt and Nut
First Pass	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Final Pass	120 Degrees
Front Subframe to Body Centre Retaining Bolts	160 N·m	118 lb ft
Front Subframe to Body Front Retaining Bolts	160 N·m	118 lb ft
Front Subframe to Body Rear Retaining Bolts	240 N·m	178 lb ft
Front Wheel Hub Assembly to Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts	108 N·m	80 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Retaining Nut
First Pass	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Final Pass	60 Degrees
Lower Control Arm Inner Retaining Bolt
First Pass	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Final Pass	120 Degrees
Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Bracket to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt	9 N·m	80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Bracket to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt	9 N·m	80 lb in
Stabiliser Bar Link Ball Joint Stud Retaining Nuts	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Stabiliser Bar Support Bracket Retaining Nuts	22 N·m	16 lb ft
Steering Knuckle to Strut Assembly Retaining Bolts
First Pass	85 N·m	63 lb ft
Second Pass	100 N·m	74 lb ft
Final Pass	90 Degrees
Strut Assembly Retaining Nut	75 N·m	55 lb ft
Strut Assembly to Body Retaining Nut	55 N·m	41 lb ft
Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut	70 N·m	52 lb ft

Front Spring Specifications

Suspension Configuration	Number of Coils	Free Length		Main Body Inside Diameter		Spring Rate		Production I.D Code
FE1	5.5	391 mm	15.39 in	146 mm	5.75 in	21 - 23 N/mm	117 - 129 lb/in	AVA
FE2	5.1	358 mm	14.09 in	146 mm	5.75 in	23 - 26 N/mm	129 - 145 lb/in	AVB
FR1	5.1	348 mm	13.70 in	146 mm	5.75 in	31 - 33 N/mm	173 - 185 lb/in	AVC
HSV Maloo	5.3	308 mm	12.10 in	146 mm	5.74 in	28 - 34 N/mm	- lb/in	N/A

Front Stabiliser Bar Specifications

Suspension Configuration	Diameter mm (in)	Production I.D Code
All	23 mm (9.05 in)	XJ

Front Strut Unit Specifications

Suspension Configuration	Left Side I.D Code	Right Side I.D Code
FE1	AM	AL
FE2	AB	AA
FR1	BSY	BSZ
HSV Maloo	ME	ME