2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 02 - Front Suspension

Front

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

The front suspension is a link/coil design comprised of:

CAUTION:

Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings (except stabilizer bar to frame and stabilizer bar to link attachments) should be tightened with the full weight of the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the full weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS


DESCRIPTION N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Shock Absorber Upper Nut

27

20

—

Shock Absorber Lower Nut

88

65

—

Suspension Arm Lower Axle Bracket Nut, Original Equipment

159

117

—

Suspension Arm Lower Axle Bracket Nut, With Castor Adjustment Kit Installed

85

63

—

Suspension Arm Lower Frame Bracket Nut

159

117

—

Suspension Arm Upper Axle Bracket Nut/Bolt

102

75

—

Suspension Arm Upper Frame Bracket Bolt

102

75

—

Lower Ball joint nut

95

70

—

Upper Ball joint nut

95

70

—

Stabilizer Bar Retainer Bolts

61

45

—

Stabilizer Bar Link Upper Nut

90

66

—

Stabilizer Bar Link Lower Bolt

85

63

—

Track Bar Frame Bracket Nut

169

125

—

Track Bar Axle Bracket Bolt

169

125

—

Hub/Bearing Bolts

102

75

—

Hub/Bearing Axle Nut

136

100

—

Jounce Cup Bolt

42

31

—