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Fastener Tightening Specifications (Front Suspension)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Front Suspension › Specifications › Fastener Tightening Specifications
SuspensionFastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications



Application
Specification

Metric
English

Control Arm to Steering Knuckle Bolt and Nut
30 N·m +60-75° (1)
22 lb ft +60-75° (1)

Control Arm to Subframe Bolt - Front
70 N·m+75-90° (1)
52 lb ft+75-90° (1)

Control Arm to Subframe Bolt - Rear
70 N·m+75-90° (1)
52 lb ft+75-90° (1)

Front Bearing to Steering Knuckle Bolt
90 N·m +60-75° (1)
66 lb ft +60-75° (1)

Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt
22 N·m + 30° (1)
16 lb ft + 30° (1)

Front Suspension Strut Lower Bolt and Nut
90 N·m+60° (1)
66 lb ft+60° (1)

Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut
45 N·m
34 lb ft

Front Suspension Support Bolt
60 N·m + 35° (1)
45 lb ft + 35° (1)

Rear Control Arm Bushing to Control Arm
55 N·m + 45-60° (1)
41 lb ft + 45-60° (1)

Stabilizer Shaft Link to Strut Nut
65 N·m (1)
48 lb ft (1)

Steering Gear Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Nut
35 N·m
26 lb ft

Steering Knuckle to Strut
90 N·m +60-75° (1)
66 lb ft +60-75° (1)

Strut Shaft Nut
70 N·m
52 lb ft

1 = Use NEW Fastener.
 

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