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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1987SAFARIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTWHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES (RWD)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1987 Pontiac Safari
Torque Specifications
1987 Pontiac SafariSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Idler Arm-to-Frame | 75 (102) | |
| Tie Rod Clamp Nuts or Lock Nuts | 15 (20) | |
| Lower Control Arm-to-Axle Bolt | 79 (107) | |
| Lower Control Arm-to-Axle Nut | 92 (125) | |
| Lower Control Arm-to-Frame Bolt | 79 (107) | |
| Lower Control Arm-to-Frame Nut | 92 (125) | |
| Shock Absorber Nut (Lower Attachment) | 62 (84) | |
| Shock Absorber Nut (Upper Attachment) | ||
| Superlift Shocks | 20 (27) | |
| Except Superlift Shocks | 12 (16) | |
| Stabilizer Bar-to-Body Bracket Bolt | 52 (70) | |
| Stabilizer Bar-to-Control Arm Bolt | 52 (70) | |
| Track Bar & Brace-to-Body Nut | 58 (78) | |
| Track Bar-to-Axle Bolt | 93 (126) | |
| Torque Arm-to-Rear Axle Nut | 100 (136) | |
| Torque Arm-to-Transmission Bolt | 31 (42) | |
| Upper Control Arm-to-Axle Bolt | 80 (108) | |
| Upper Control Arm-to-Axle Nut | 70 (95) | |
| Upper Control Arm-to-Frame Nut | 92 (125) | |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 100 (136) | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.