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1997 BUICK LESABRE

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Ball Joint - Lower Torque Specs

for 1997 Buick LeSabre 3.8L V6 · FWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Castle Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
82 lb-ft · 111 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
86 lb-ft · 117 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
75 lb-ft · 101 Nm
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
Critical
Use new bolt
50 lb-ft · 68 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
109 lb-ft · 148 Nm
Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
52 lb-ft · 70 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
110 lb-ft · 149 Nm
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