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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1989CAVALIER RS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - FRONTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1989 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Torque Specifications
1989 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Joint-to-Control Arm Bolt | 50 (68) | ||||||
| Ball Joint-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | |||||||
| Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica | 55 (75) | ||||||
| All Others | 45 (61) | ||||||
| Brake Caliper Mount Bolt | 38 (52) | ||||||
| Hub & Bearing Retainer Bolt | 70 (95) | ||||||
| Hub-to-Drive Axle Nut | |||||||
| Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica, Grand Am, Sunbird | (1) 192 (260) | ||||||
| All Others | (1) 185 (251) | ||||||
| Control Arm-to-Crossmember Pivot Bolt | 63 (85) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar | |||||||
| Bar-to-Control Arm Link Bolt | 15 (20) | ||||||
| Bar-to-Crossmember Clamp Nut | 18 (24) | ||||||
| Strut Damper Assembly | |||||||
| Piston Rod Top Nut | |||||||
| Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica | 59 (80) | ||||||
| All Others | 65 (88) | ||||||
| Strut-to-Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolt | 133 (180) | ||||||
| Strut-to-Upper Body Mounting Nut | 18 (24) | ||||||
| Tie Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | (2) 35 (47) | ||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.