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2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Torque specs for ball joints, hub, and axel nut

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I just replaced the upper and lower ball joints on a 1998 2500 4x4, auto trans (8800lb gvw) and I need the torque specs for the following 5 items.



1) Upper ball joints (durolast from autozone)

2) Lower ball joints (durolast from autozone)

3) Qty 4, 12 point hub bolts

4) Large axel shaft nut

5) Tie rod ends



I purchased the instructions for the job from quad 4x4 and they list torque specs, however the year of the vehicle is not the same (newer) and I am not sure the listed torque specs would be correct for my truck. I also have done a lot of searching on TDR and other website to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
 
TORQUE CHART

DESCRIPTION TORQUE

Shock Absorber

Upper Nut 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs. )

Lower Bolt 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs. )

Bracket 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs. )

Suspension Arm Lower

Axle Nut 129 N·m (95 ft. lbs. )

Frame Nut 176 N·m (130 ft. lbs. )

Suspension Arm Upper

Axle Nut 121 N·m (89 ft. lbs. )

Frame Nut 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs. )

Stabilizer Bar

Clamp Bolt 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs. )

Link Upper Nut 37 N·m (27 ft. lbs. )

Link Lower Nut 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs. )

Track Bar

Ball Stud Nut 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs. )

Axle Bracket Bolt 176 N·m (130 ft. lbs. )
 
248 FBI AXLE

DESCRIPTION TORQUE

Plug, Fill Hole 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs. )

Bolt, Diff. Cover 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs. )

Bolt, Bearing Cap 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs. )

Nut, Pinion 291 - 380 N·m (215 - 280 ft. lbs. )

Bolt, Ring Gear 163 - 190 N·m (120 - 140 ft. lbs. )

Bolt, Shift Motor 11 N·m (8 ft. lbs. )

Nut, Axle 237 N·m (175 ft. lbs. )

Bolt, Wheel Brg. 170 N·m (125 ft. lbs. )

Nut, Lower Ball Stud 190 - 217 N·m(140 - 160 ft. lbs. )

Nut, Upper Ball Stud 94 N·m (70 ft. lbs. )

Bolt, RWAL/ABS Sensor 11 N·m (96 in. lbs. )
 
follow-up question

My Dodge Ram has the Dana 60 front axel, so would the torque specs you listed in the first group or second group apply? Also, just so I have my descriptions correct, the four 12 point bolts that hold the bearing/rotor assy on the knuckle are you calling those the "Bolt, Wheel Brg. 170 N·m (125 ft. lbs. )" or "Bolt, Bearing Cap 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs. ) " ?

Thank you

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