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Common Torque Specs

For 1998-2001 Jeep Wranglers


Axles & Differentials

Dana 30 Diff Cover 30 ft. lbs 41 N·m
  Fill Plug 25 ft. lbs 34 N·m

Dana 35 Diff Cover 30 ft. lbs 41 N·m

Dana 44 Diff Cover 30 ft. lbs 41 N·m
  Fill Plug 25 ft. lbs 34 N·m


Front Suspension & Steering

Control Arm - Lower Axle Bracket 85 ft. lbs 115 N·m
  Frame Bracket 130 ft. lbs 176 N·m

Control Arm - Upper Axle Bracket 55 ft. lbs 75 N·m
  Frame Bracket 55 ft. lbs 75 N·m

Drag Link Ball Studs 55 ft. lbs 75 N·m
  Clamp 36 ft. lbs 49 N·m

Pitman Arm Shaft 185 ft. lbs 251 N·m

Front Hubs Hub Nut 175 ft. lbs 237 N·m
  Hub to Knuckle Bolts 75 ft. lbs 102 N·m

Shocks Upper Nuts 17 ft. lbs 23 N·m
  Lower Bolts 20 ft. lbs 28 N·m

Stabilizer Bar Retainers 40 ft. lbs 54 N·m
  Upper Link Nuts 45 ft. lbs 61 N·m
  Lower Links Bolt 70 ft. lbs 95 N·m

Steering Damper Frame 55 ft. lbs 74 N·m
  Drag Link 55 ft. lbs 74 N·m

Tie Rod Ball Studs 65 ft. lbs 88 N·m

Tie Rod Ends Ball Studs 55 ft. lbs 74 N·m
  Clamp 20 ft. lbs 27 N·m

Track Bar Ball Stud 65 ft. lbs 88 N·m
  Axle Bracket 55 ft. lbs 75 N·m


Rear Suspension

Control Arm - Lower Axle Bracket 130 ft. lbs 177 N·m
  Frame Bracket 130 ft. lbs 177 N·m

Control Arm - Upper Axle Bracket 55 ft. lbs 75 N·m
  Frame Bracket 55 ft. lbs 75 N·m

Shocks Upper Bolts 23 ft. lbs 31 N·m
  Lower Nuts 74 ft. lbs 100 N·m

Stabilizer Bar Retainers 40 ft. lbs 54 N·m
  Link Nuts/Bolts 40 ft. lbs 54 N·m

Track Bar Both Ends 74 ft. lbs 100 N·m


Cooling System

Fan Shroud Screws 72 in. lbs 8 N·m

Fan Blade To Clutch Bolts 18 ft. lbs 24 N·m

Fan Clutch To Water Pump Nuts 200 in. lbs 23 N·m
  Studs 100 in. lbs 11 N·m

Water Pump Bolts 22 ft. lbs 30 N·m

Radiator Bolts 72 in. lbs 8 N·m

Thermostat Housing Bolts 15 ft. lbs 20 N·m

Transmission Cooler Lines Fittings at Radiator 140 in. lbs 16 N·m
  Pressure Fitting at Trans 180 in. lbs 20 N·m

Generator Pivot Bolt 28 ft. lbs 38 N·m

Generator Rear Adjusting Bolt 20 ft. lbs 27 N·m


Brake Components

Caliper Mounting Bolt 11 ft. lbs 15 N·m
  Brake Hose Bolt 23 ft. lbs 31 N·m

Combination Valve Mounting Nuts 18 ft. lbs 24 N·m
  Brake Lines 15 ft. lbs 21 N·m

Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts 18 ft. lbs 24 N·m
  Brake Lines 15 ft. lbs 21 N·m

Wheel Cylinder Mounting Bolts 7 ft. lbs 10 N·m
  Brake Line 12 ft. lbs 15 N·m

Brake Booster Mounting Nuts 29 ft. lbs 39 N·m

Parking Brake Lever Bolts 9 ft. lbs 12 N·m
  Lever Bracket Bolts 9 ft. lbs 12 N·m
  Cable Retainer Nut 14 in. lbs 1.5 N·m

Portions excerpted from the Jeep Factory Service Manuals, 1998-2001.


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