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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2009G8 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONSNOTES
2009 Pontiac G8 Base

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Notes

2009 Pontiac G8 BaseSECTION Notes
Application Specification
Metric English
Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Retaining Bolts
  • First Pass
 80 N.m 63 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 45 Degrees
Caster Arm to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
  • First Pass
 40 N.m 30 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 60 Degrees
Caster Arm to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt
  • First Pass
 50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 120 Degrees
Front Brake Disc Splash Shield to Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts 9 N.m 80 lb in
Front Caster Arm Ball Joint Retaining Nut
  • First Pass
 40 N.m 30 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 60 Degrees
Front Caster Arm Inner Pivot Retaining Bolt and Nut
  • First Pass
 50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 120 Degrees
Front Subframe to Body Centre Retaining Bolts 160 N.m 118 lb ft
Front Subframe to Body Front Retaining Bolts 160 N.m 118 lb ft
Front Subframe to Body Rear Retaining Bolts 240 N.m 178 lb ft
Front Wheel Hub Assembly to Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts 108 N.m 80 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Retaining Nut
  • First Pass
 40 N.m 30 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 60 Degrees
Lower Control Arm Inner Retaining Bolt
  • First Pass
 50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 120 Degrees
Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Bracket to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Bracket to Sub Frame Retaining Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Stabiliser Bar Link Ball Joint Stud Retaining Nuts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Stabiliser Bar Support Bracket Retaining Nuts 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Steering Knuckle to Strut Assembly Retaining Bolts
  • First Pass
 85 N.m 63 lb ft
  • Second Pass
 100 N.m 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 90 Degrees
Strut Assembly Retaining Nut 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Strut Assembly to Body Retaining Nut 55 N.m 41 lb ft
Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut 70 N.m 52 lb ft
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