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2006 BUICK RAINIER

5.3L V8FWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Ball Joint - Lower Torque Specs

for 2006 Buick Rainier 5.3L V8 · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Castle Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
75 lb-ft · 102 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
81 lb-ft · 110 Nm
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
Critical
Use new bolt
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with weight on wheels
119 lb-ft · 161 Nm
Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
56 lb-ft · 76 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
106 lb-ft · 144 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
56 lb-ft · 76 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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