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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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can anyone tell me the torque setting for a rear sway bar on 2002 ? i can t find it in google anywhere thanks
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Jack

Here ya go:

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Application
Specification

Metric
English

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut

First Pass
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Second Pass
3 ½ flats

Final Pass
55 N·m
41 lb ft

Lower Control Arm (Front) Cam Bolt Nut
145 N·m
107 lb ft

Lower Control Arm (Rear) Cam Bolt Nut
95 N·m
70 lb ft

Outer Tie Rod End Stud Nut

First Pass
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Second Pass
160°

Final Pass
45 N·m
33 lb ft

Rear Crossmember Mounting Nuts (Use New Nuts)
110 N·m
81 lb ft

Rear Suspension Adjustment Link to Crossmember Nut
60 N·m
44 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt
220 N·m
162 lb ft

Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Bolts
30 N·m
22 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Upper) Clamp Bolt
65 N·m
49 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Lower) Clamp Nut
95 N·m
70 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts
72 N·m
53 lb ft

Transverse Spring Mounting Bracket Bolts
62 N·m
46 lb ft

Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut

First Pass
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Second Pass
250°

Final Pass
55 N·m
41 lb ft

Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolt
110 N·m
81 lb ft

Wheel Hub Mounting Bolts
130 N·m
96 lb ft



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The ENTIE rear suspension Tq specs.

Here are the specs your inerested in:

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Upper) Clamp Bolt
65 N·m
49 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Lower) Clamp Nut
95 N·m
70 lb ft


You need to purchase one of the Service Manuals on CD ROM. Their GREAT!

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thank you very much for your help
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