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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Montana 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Ball Joint Nut

60 N·m

44 lb ft

Control Arm Nut *

220 N·m

162 lb ft

Lower Control Arm to Crossmember

50 N·m

37 lb ft

Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Cam Nut

125 N·m

92 lb ft

Rear Axle Tie Rod Bolt

125 N·m

92 lb ft

Rear Axle To Hub Nut

120-200 N·m

118 lb ft

Rear Crossmember To Body Mounting Bolts

115-145 N·m

96 lb ft

Shock Absorber Nut

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link

31 N·m

23 lb ft

Tie Rod Nut

80 N·m

59 lb ft

Tie Rod Bolt

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Upper Control Arm to Crossmember

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Upper Control Arm to Knuckle

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts-Rear Disc (NEW ONLY)

130 N·m

96 lb ft

Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts-Rear Drum (NEW ONLY)

80 N·m

59 lb ft

* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

    • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
    • The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
        Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.