Torque Specifications

1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 F, Standard, M39SECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Front Suspension
Lower Ball Joint Nut 79 (109)
Lower Control Arm Bushing Nut 95 (125)
Shock Absorber Lower Bolt 20 (27)
Tie Rod Nut 35 (47)
Upper Ball Joint Nut 60 (82)
Upper Control Arm
Bushing Nut 72 (98)
Pivot Shaft Nut 85 (115)
Wheel Lug Nut 100 (140)
Rear Suspension
Lower Control Arm Bushing
Bolt 74 (100)
Nut 91 (123)
Shock Absorber
Lower Nut 48 (65)
Upper Bolt 20 (27)
Upper Nut 12 (16)
Upper Control Arm
Front Bushing
Bolt 114 (155)
Nut 91 (123)
Rear Bushing
Bolt 80 (108)
Nut 70 (95)
RENDER: 1.0x

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