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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER1996LHS V6-215 3.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSTIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS - REAR SUSPENSION
1996 Chrysler LHS V6-215 3.5L SOHC
Tightening Specifications - Rear Suspension
1996 Chrysler LHS V6-215 3.5L SOHCSECTION Tightening Specifications - Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension Torque
| BRAKES: | ||
| support plate mounting bolts | 109 Newton Meter (Nm) | 80 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| brake hose mounting bolt | 45 Newton Meter (Nm) | 35 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| brake hose bracket bolt | 23 Newton Meter (Nm) | 17 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| caliper adapter to spindle bolts | 115 Newton Meter (Nm) | 85 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| caliper to adapter mounting bolts | 22 Newton Meter (Nm) | 16 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| STRUT ASSEMBLY: | ||
| mounting bracket to body nuts | 28 Newton Meter (Nm) | 21 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| to spindle pinch bolt | 95 Newton Meter (Nm) | 70 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| rod to upper mount nut | 68 Newton Meter (Nm) | 50 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| to stabilizer bar link attaching nut | 23 Newton Meter (Nm) | 17 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| STABILIZER BAR: | ||
| isolator bushing retainer bolt | 55 Newton Meter (Nm) | 40 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| to strut attaching link nut | 95 Newton Meter (Nm) | 70 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| TRAILING ARM: | ||
| attaching nuts and bolts | 100 Newton Meter (Nm) | 75 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| bracket to body mounting bolts | 70 Newton Meter (Nm) | 50 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| LATERAL LINKS: | ||
| to spindle bolts/nuts | 140 Newton Meter (Nm) | 105 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| jam nuts | 65 Newton Meter (Nm) | 48 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| to suspension crossmember bolts | 140 Newton Meter (Nm) | 105 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY: | ||
| to spindle retaining nuts | 170 Newton Meter (Nm) | 125 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| wheel stud lug nuts | 109-150 Newton Meter (Nm) | 80-110 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
| REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER: | ||
| to body attaching bolts | 92 Newton Meter (Nm) | 70 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
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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.