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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1983GRAND PRIX BASE, 5.0 HREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 10 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 H
Torque Specifications
1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 HSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Joint | ||||||
| Control Arm Bolts | 50 (68) | |||||
| Knuckle Retaining Nut | 48 (65) | |||||
| Brake Vibration Damper Bolt | 21 (28) | |||||
| Control Arm Ball Joint (Rear) | (1) 7 (9) | |||||
| Control Arm Pivot Bolts (Rear) | 125 (169) | |||||
| Control Arm Pivot Nuts (Rear) | 85 (115) | |||||
| Disc Brake | ||||||
| Caliper Bolts | 63 (86) | |||||
| Support Bracket Bolts (2) | 83 (112) | |||||
| Front Crossmember Mounting Bolt (Rear) | 66 (89) | |||||
| Front Hub | ||||||
| Knuckle Retaining Bolts | 70 (95) | |||||
| Axle Retaining Nut | 180 (244) | |||||
| Inner Control Arm Bolts (Rear) | 66 (89) | |||||
| Knuckle Pinch Bolt (Rear) | 40 (54) | |||||
| Knuckle Pivot Bolt (Rear) | 59 (80) | |||||
| Lower Control Arm | ||||||
| Pivot Bolt | 100 (136) | |||||
| Tension Strut Nut | 52 (71) | |||||
| Lower Strut Mounting Nuts (Rear) | 144 (195) | |||||
| MacPherson Strut | ||||||
| Strut-to-Body Nuts | 18 (24) | |||||
| Strut-to-Steering Knuckle | 145 (197) | |||||
| Strut Piston Rod Top Nut | 44 (60) | |||||
| Rear Insulator Mounting Bolts & Nuts | 21 (28) | |||||
| Rear Spring Retainer Bolts | 21 (28) | |||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bolt | 43 (58) | |||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bushing Clip | 37 (50) | |||||
| Rear Stabilizer-to-Control Arm Bracket | 13 (18) | |||||
| Rear Suspension Adjustment Link Inner | 63 (85) | |||||
| Rear Suspension Adjustment Link Outer | 37 (50) | |||||
| Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Frame Bracket Bolts | 33 (45) | |||||
| Link Nuts | 13 (17) | |||||
| Upper Crossmember Mounting Bolt (Rear) | 66 (89) | |||||
| Upper Strut Mounting Nuts (Rear) | 65 (88) | |||||
| Wheel Hub-to-Knuckle | 52 (70) | |||||
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 100 (136) | |||||
| INCH Lbs. | ||||||
| Tie Rod End Nut | 96 (10) | |||||
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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.