Torque Specifications

2000 Saturn LW2 AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
"L" Series
Rear Axle Control Arm Bolt (1) 65 (90)
Strut-To-Body Mounting Nut 40 (55)
Strut-To-Knuckle Bolt (2)
Tie Rod-To-Knuckle Nut 45 (60)
Wheel Lug Nut 92 (125)
"S" Series
Lateral Link-To-Crossmember Bolt 89 (120)
Strut-To-Body Nut 21 (29)
Strut-To-Knuckle Bolt 126 (170)
Tie Rod Lock Nut 74 (100)
Wheel Lug Nut 103 (140)
(1) Tighten an additional 30-45 degrees.
(2) Tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m), then to 65 ft. lbs. (90 N.m), and then an additional 45-60 degrees.
RENDER: 1.0x

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