Torque Specifications

1986 Jeep Cherokee Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Hub Nut-to-Drive Shaft 150-200 (203-271)
Axle Shift Motor Mounting Bolt 7-9 (9-12)
Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Mounting Bolt 77 (105)
Brake Caliper-to-Anchor Plate Pin 25-35 (34-47)
Center Link-To-Pitman Arm Mounting Nut 25-45 (34-61)
Control Arm-To-Axle Housing Bracket
Lower Mounting Bolt 118-148 (160-200)
Upper Mounting Bolt 48-63 (65-85)
Upper Mounting Bolt/Nut (To Sill) 59-74 (80-100)
Front Shock Absorber
Lower Mounting Bolt/Nut 12-16 (16-22)
Upper Bayonet Nut 5-14 (7-19)
Stabilizer Bar Bracket-to-Frame Rail 48-63 (65-85)
Stabilizer Bar-to-Link Nut 23-31 (31-42)
Stabilizer Bar Link-to Axle Bracket Bolt 59-81 (80-110)
Steering Knuckle-to-Hub Bolt 70-80 (95-108)
Steering Knuckle-to-Ball Joint Mounting Nut 65-85 (88-115)
Steering Knuckle-to-Tie Rod Nut 25-45 (34-61)
Track Bar
Ball Stud Nut 30-40 (41-54)
Bracket-To-Frame Rail Bolt 66-81 (90-110)
To-Axle Housing Bolt 66-81 (90-110)
Wheel Lug Nuts 75 (102)
RENDER: 1.0x

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