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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Montana SV6 Ext. 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Ball Joint Nut

  • First Pass

35 N·m

26 lb ft

  • Final Pass

130°

Control Arm Nut *

220 N·m

162 lb ft

Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Bolts

50 N·m

37 lb ft

Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Cam Nut

145 N·m

107 lb ft

Rear Axle Tie Rod Bolt at Axle

125 N·m

92 lb ft

Rear Axle Tie Rod Bolt at Body

135 N·m

100 lb ft

Rear Axle to Hub Nut

160 N·m

118 lb ft

Rear Crossmember to Body Mounting Bolts

130 N·m

96 lb ft

Shock Absorber Bolts - Axle

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt - IRS

90 N·m

66 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Nut

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts

40 N·m

30 lb ft

Tie Rod Bolt

90 N·m

66 lb ft

Tie Rod Nut

80 N·m

59 lb ft

Upper Control Arm to Crossmember Nuts

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Upper Control Arm to Knuckle Nut

100 N·m

74 lb ft

Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts - Independent Rear Suspension

130 N·m

96 lb ft

Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts - Without Independent Rear Suspension (New Only)

80 N·m

59 lb ft

Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Nut

12 N·m

106 lb in

* 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.