Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS





Drive Shaft
2.4L M/T, A/T
Outer B.J.
Inner T.J.
Maximum permissible angle
Outer 46.5°
Inner 23°
2.7L M/T
Outer B.J.
Inner D.O.J.
Maximum permissible angle
Outer 46°
Inner 22°
2.7L A/T
Outer A.C.
Inner G.I.
Maximum permissible angle
Outer 45°
Inner 21°

SERVICE STANDARD





Limit
Hub End Play 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch)
Front Wheel Bearing Starting Torque 1.8 Nm (16 inch lbs.)
Rear Wheel Bearing Starting Torque 28 Nm (16 inch lbs.)

TIGHTENING TORQUE





Driveshaft Nut 200 - 280 Nm (148 - 206 ft. lbs.)
Lower Arm Ball Joint To Knuckle 100 - 120 Nm (74 - 88 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod End To Knuckle 24 - 34 Nm (18 - 25 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Link Mounting Nut 35 - 45 Nm (26 - 33 ft. lbs.)
Brake Caliper To Knuckle 69 - 85 Nm (51 - 62 ft. lbs.)
Upper Arm To Knuckle 35 - 45 Nm (26 - 33 ft. lbs.)
Brake Caliper To Carrier 50 - 60 Nm (36 - 44 ft. lbs.)
Rear Axle Carrier To Hub Mounting Bolt 70 - 90 Nm (52 - 66 ft. lbs.)
Rear Hub Bearing Flange Nut 200 - 280 Nm (148 - 206 ft. lbs.)
Rear Axle Carrier Stud Bolt 90 - 110 Nm (66 - 81 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Nut 90 - 110 Nm (66 - 81 ft. lbs.)
Center Arm To Carrier Nut 60 - 72 Nm (44 - 53 ft. lbs.)
Assist Arm To Carrier Nut 100 - 120 Nm (74 - 88 ft. lbs.)
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt 80 - 90 Nm (59 - 66 ft. lbs.)
Trailing Arm To Carrier Nut 100 - 120 Nm (74 - 88 ft. lbs.)
Rear Upper Arm To Carrier Nut 100 - 120 Nm (74 - 88 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION: Replace the self-locking nuts with new ones after removal.