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1997 OLDSMOBILE 88

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
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Ball Joint - Lower Torque Specs

for 1997 Oldsmobile 88 3.8L V6 · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
1
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
Critical
40.6 lb-ft · 55 Nm
2
Ball Joint Castle Nut
Critical
70.1 lb-ft · 95 Nm
3
Wheel Lug Nut
Critical
99.6 lb-ft · 135 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
86 lb-ft · 117 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
75 lb-ft · 101 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
109 lb-ft · 148 Nm
Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
52 lb-ft · 70 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
115 lb-ft · 156 Nm
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