JL WRANGLER TORQUE SETTINGS - Quick Reference Guide

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FRAME & BUMPER

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Front bumper support bracket nuts	20	15	-
Front bumper to frame nuts	90	66	-
Hitch to frame bolts	90	66	-
Rear bumper to end cap bracket nuts	25	18	-
Rear bumper to frame bolts	90	66	-
Rear bumper to L-bracket fasteners	25	18	-
Rear bumper wing bracket nuts	35	26	-
Skid plate fuel tank to trans crossmember	65	48	-
Kide plate to frame	65	48	-
Tow hook bolts	127	94	-
Transfer case skid plate bolts	75	55	-
Transmission crossmember to bracket bolts/nuts	175	129	-
Transmission crossmember to frame bolts (right hand side)	70	52	-
Transmission crossmember to skid plate	75	55	-

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FRONT SUSPENSION

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Hub and bearing bolts	102	75	-
Hub and bearing nut	136	100	-
Lower control arm rear nut	140 + 145°	103 +50°	-
Lower control arm front nut	140 + 145°	103 +50°	-
Lower ball joint nut (initial torque)	20	15	-
Lower ball joint nut (final torque)	45	33	-
Shock absorber lower bolt	100	74	-
Shock absorber upper bolt	110	81	-
Stabilizer bar bolts	63	46	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Stabilizer bar link upper nut	93	69	-
Stabilizer bar link lower bolt	80	59	-
Track bar frame nut	70 + 115°	52 + 115°	-
Track bar axle bolt	70 + 115°	52 + 115°	-
Upper control arm front nut	55 + 185°	41 + 185°	-
Upper control arm rear bolt	50 + 135°	37 + 135°	-
Upper ball joint nut	75	55	-

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FUEL DELIVERY

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Fuel rail to intake manifold bolts	7	-	62
Fuel tank skid plate bolts	95	70	-
Fuel fill tube clamp	4	-	35
Fuel pump control module to rear crossmember bolts	6	-	53
Fuel tank fuller tube mounting bracket bolts	6	-	53

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FUEL INJECTION

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Accelerator pedal bolts	12	9	-
Crankshaft position sensor bolt	12	9	-
Fuel rail bolts	7	-	62
Oxygen sensor (downstream)	43	32	-
Oxygen sensors (upstream)	43	32	-
Throttle body bolts	9	-	80

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HVAC

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
A/C Compressor oil drain bolt	10	7	-
A/C Compressor shaft bolt	14	10	-
A/C Condenser to radiator bolts	5	-	45
Expansion valve bolts	11	8	-
Receiver/drier to condenser bolt	22	16	-
Refrigerant lines to A/C compressor	20	15	-
Refrigerant lines to A/C condenser	20	15	-
Refrigerant lines to A/C expansion valve nut	20	15	-
Suction and liquid line assembly to body bolts	9	-	80

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M186 FRONT AXLE

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Half shaft nut	136	100	-
Bearing cap bolts	108	80	-
Differential cover bolts	First pass - 16 Second pass - 41	First pass - 12 Second pass - 30	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Drain plug	34	25	-
Fill plug	34	25	-
Hub bearing bolts	100	74	-
Pinion nut	217	160	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Ring gear bolts	108	80	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Front axle disconnect skid plate bolts	42	31	-
Front axle disconnect bolts	18	13	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.

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M200 REAR AXLE

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Axle retainer nuts	80	59	-
Bearing cap bolts	65	48	-
Differential cover bolts	41	30	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Drain plug	34	25	-
Fill plug	34	25	-
Pinion nut	240-550	177-406	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Ring gear bolts	180-240	133-177	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.

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M210 FRONT AXLE

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Axle shaft nut	136	100	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Bearing cap bolts	108	80	-
Differential cover bolts	41	30	-
Differential drain plug	34	25	-
Differential fill plug	34	25	-
Pinion flange nut	217	160	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Ring gear bolts	136	100	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Front axle disconnect skid plate bolts	42	31	-
Front axle disconnect bolts	18	13	-

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M220 REAR AXLE

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Axle retainer nut	80	59	-
Bearing cap bolts	95	70	-
Differential cover bolts	41	30	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Differential drain plug	34	25	-
Differential fill plug	34	25	-
Pinion nut	488	360	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Ring gear bolts	210	155	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Rear axle vent fitting	22	17	-

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PROP SHAFT

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Front driveshaft to front axle flange bolts	121	89	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Front driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts	39	29	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Rear driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts	39	29	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Rear driveshaft to rear axle flange bolts	39	29	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.

Identify the proper CV joint bolt configuration, four or eight bolts, and begin with the first bolt referred to as “1”, follow the torque sequence as indicated. In the case where there are two numbers shown for a given bolt it indicates the bolt is to be torqued again within the sequence.