I am installing the Daystar kit and would like to know the torque specs on:

1. upper ball joint?
2. tie rod end?
3. the 3 bolts that hold the top of the strut assembly to the frame?
4. bottom of shock to lower control arm bolt?

I would greatly appreciate it if anyone with the manual could look these up for me!

 

Before you take this info as gospel, I think I'd wait until a few more individuals comfirm the numbers. But if I am reading the CD correctly, this is what I see:

Upper Ball Joint 85 lb-ft
tie rod 111 lb-ft
three bolts on top 35 lb-ft
shock to lower control arm 351 lb-ft ??????? either this is a huge bolt or the manual is wrong

Do those sound like they are in range with the size of threads you are working with?

 

 

I got it all for you...

The columns don't line up right, but first number is Nm second is lb-ft

Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-ft
Wheel nuts 204 150
Front Suspension
Wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts 200 148
Tie-rod end nut 150 111
Front axle-to-wheel hub nut (4x4) 27 20
Upper ball joint nut 115 85
Upper arm-to-frame nuts 150 111
Lower ball joint nut 150 111
Lower arm-to-frame bolt and nut 300 222
Shock absorber upper mounting plate-to-frame nuts (M10) 48 35
Shock absorber-to-lower arm bolt and nut (M20) 475 351
Stabilizer bar bracket-to-frame bolts 48 35
Stabilizer bar-to-link nut 133 98
Stabilizer bar-to-link to lower control arm nut 90 66
Anti-lock brake sensor bolt 18 13
Caliper anchor plate-to-wheel knuckle bolts 200 148
Caliper-to-anchor plate bolts 32 24
Rear Suspension
Shock absorber, upper 90 66
Shock absorber, lower 90 66
Rear caliper bolts 32 24
Spring shackle nut (front) 300 222
Spring shackle nut (rear) 133 98
Spring shackle nut (to frame) 133 98


Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-ft
Power Steering System
Fluid reservoir bolts 11 8
Fluid cooler bolts 11 8
Intermediate shaft-to-gear pinch bolt 30 22
Skid plate upper nuts 55 41
Skid plate lower bolts 40 30
Pressure line bracket-to-engine nut (4.6L) 11 8
Pressure line bracket-to-engine nut (5.4L) 40 30
Pressure line bracket-to-crossmember bolt 12 9
Steering line clamp plate bolt 23 17
Steering gear bracket-to-gear bolts and nuts (M14) 150 111
Steering gear bracket-to-crossmember bolts and nuts (M12) 103 76
Pressure line fitting-to-pump 65 48
Pump bolts 25 18
Tie-rod end nut 150 111
Tie-rod lock nut 103 76
Steering Column
Steering wheel bolt 40 30
Steering column support bracket-to-instrument panel nuts 30 22
Lower steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt 30 22
Intermediate steering column shaft-to-steering column shaft bolt 30 22
Intermediate steering column shaft-to-lower steering column shaft bolt 48 35
Steering column shaft dash seal bolts 11 8




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Appreciate it fellas!
I can't hardly believe they want 351 ft/lbs on the lower shock bolt! I guess I'll see how hard it is to take off.

 

Appreciate it fellas!
I can't hardly believe they want 351 ft/lbs on the lower shock bolt! I guess I'll see how hard it is to take off.

 

351 ft lbs?

Surely that has to be a typo.

 

You would think it was a typo, but the metric #'s are 451. I remember one guy saying when he installed his Daystar he had to use a break over bar on that nut. Not too many people have a torque wrench that goes that high. I guess I will just tighten it as tight as I can get it. Now I just hope those strut spring compressors they loan at Auto Zone will handle the spring.

 

Yowza. That is a boatload of torque.



I checked my "little" two foot long torque wrench (I've never come close to maxing it out) and, well not even close. It maxes out at 180 lbs ft.

 

Ya that just doesn't seem right. I'm going to see how hard it is to break loose and judge from that. It is using a lock nut also! I'm going to do it next weekend if it finally warms up some, plus I have President's Day off on Monday.

 

Does anyone know the torque spec for the "Upper Strut Isolator Mount Nut"?

I think that's the nut that holds the top plate to the shock.