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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1990CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, 125C/MD9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTWHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURESTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 125C/MD9
Torque Specifications
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 125C/MD9SECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Inside Control Arm Mounting Bolt | 66 (90) | ||
| Front Suspension-to-Frame Bolt | 37 (50) | ||
| Lateral Link Cam Nut | 140 (190) | ||
| Rear Inside Control Arm Mounting Bolt | 66 (90) | ||
| Rear Rod-to-Crossmember Nut | (1) 81 (110) | ||
| Rear Strut-to-Spindle Attaching Nut | 136 (184) | ||
| Rear Tie Rod Lock Nut | 46 (62) | ||
| Strut Cover Attaching Nut | 17 (24) | ||
| Strut Mount-to-Strut Tower Nut | 21 (28) | ||
| Strut-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | 133 (180) | ||
| Tie Rod End Lock Nut | 46 (62) | ||
| Tie Rod End Clamp Bolt | 14 (19) | ||
| Upper Strut-to-Body Bolt | 34 (46) | ||
| Spindle Rod Adjusting Cam Nut | 187 (253) | ||
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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.