Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut
  • First Pass
50 N.m
Reverse nut 3/4 turn
37 lb ft
Reverse nut 3/4 turn
  • Second Pass
50 N.m + 30Β° 37 lb ft +30Β°
Frame Support Bracket to Body Bolt 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Hub and Bearing Assembly Bolts 115 N.m 85 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Bushing to Frame Bolts
  • First Pass
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Second Pass
+90Β°
Lower Control Arm to Bushing Bolt 44 N.m 32 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Nut
  • First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Second Pass
+180Β°
  • Verify torque
50 N.m 37 lb ft
Rear Frame to Body Bolts
  • First Pass
100 N.m 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass
+90Β°
Stabilizer Link Nut 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Steering Knuckle to Strut Bolts and Nuts 120 N.m 89 lb ft
Upper Strut Cap to Body Nuts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Upper Strut Shaft Nut 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Wheel Drive Shaft Nut 215 N.m 159 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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