Fastener Specifications

2020 GMC Acadia SLSECTION Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.Β 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 - 105 degrees
Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 - 105 degrees
Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt
  • First Pass:
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 - 105 degrees
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
65 - 75 degrees
Steering Knuckle Bolt Torque mating fastener
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.Β 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
  • First Pass:
40 N.m (30 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
100 - 115 degrees
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Front Strut Rod Mount Nut 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
Front Suspension Strut Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Steering Knuckle Nut
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
45 - 60 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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