Tightening Torque Specifications

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Tightening Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Fastening part Tightening torque
N.m kgf-m lbf-ft
Strut bracket nut 140 14.0 101.5
Brake hose mounting bolt 26 2.6 19.0
Stabilizer joint nut 50 5.0 36.5
Strut nut 50 5.0 36.5
Strut support lower nut 55 5.5 40.0
Suspension arm ball joint bolt 60 6.0 43.5
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt 11 1.1 8.0
Suspension arm bolt 95 9.5 69.0
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt Tighten 23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft) to specified procedure
Front suspension frame mounting bolt 95 9.5 69.0
NOTE: The specified tightening torque is described in the following.
FRONT SUSPENSION CONSTRUCTIONΒ 
FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTSΒ 
FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSH COMPONENTSΒ 

Reference:Β 

For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to FASTENERS INFORMATION .

RENDER: 1.0x

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