JL WRANGLER TORQUE SETTINGS - Quick Reference Guide

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REAR SUSPENSION

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Lower control arm front bolts	100 + 50°	74 + 50°	-
Lower control arm rear nut	100 + 50°	74 + 50°	-
Shock absorber upper bolt	110	81	-
Shock absorber lower nut	100	74	-
Stabilizer bar bolts	63	46	-
Stabilier bar link upper nut	90	66	-
Stabilizer bar link lower nut	80	59	-
Track bar nut (frame end)	100 + 30°	74 + 30°	-
Track bar bolt (axle end)	100 + 60°	74 + 60°	-
Upper control arm front bolt	100 + 80°	74 + 80°	-
Upper control arm rear nut	100 + 65 °	74 + 65°	-

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RESTRAINTS

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
B-Pillar impact sensor nut	9	-	80
Clockspring mounting screw	6	-	53
Driver airbag to steering wheel bolts	9	-	80
Front turning loop height adjuster mounting bolts	45	33	-
Front impact sensor nut	11	8	-
Front seat belt buckle bolt	40	30	-
Front retractor pretentioner bolt	45	33	-
Front retractor pretentioner bracket to B-Pillar bolts	26	19	-
Front retractor to B-Pillar bolt	45	33	-
Front seat belt turning loop mounting nut	39	29	-
Occupant restraint controller mounting nut	11	8	-
Passenger airbag mounting bolts	18	13	-
Seat airbag mounting nut	10	7	-
Rear center retractor to seat frame bolt	70	52	-
Rear center retractor to floor bolt	70	52	-
Rear retractor to C-Pillar bolt	32	24	-
Rear retractor belt to floor nut	48	35	-
Rear seat belt buckle to floor bolt	70	52	-
Rear seat belt buckle to seat frame nut	40	30	-
Rear turning loop to sport bar	32	24	-

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STEERING COLUMN

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Steering wheel nut	50	37	-
Steering column nuts	27	20	-
Intermediate shaft coupler pinch bolts	54	40	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.

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STEERING GEAR

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Adjuster screw lock nut	45	33	-
Power steering gear bolts	133	99	-
Power steering gear pitman shaft nut	250	184	-
Power steering gear pressure line	28	21	-
Power steering gear return line	28	21	-

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STEERING LINKAGE

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Drag link inner nut (at pitman arm)	105	77	-
Drag link outer nut (at steering knuckle)	64	47	-
Drag link adjuster clamp	46	34	-
Tie rod end nut (at steering knuckles)	64	47	-
Tie rod end adjuster clamp	46	34	-
Steering damper bolt (at axle)	80	59	-
Steering damper nut (at tie rod)	80	59	-
Steering damper bracket nut	75	55	-

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STEERING PUMP

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Power steering pump bracket to frame	28	21	-
Power steering pump to bracket	8	6	71
Pressure line to pump	20	15	-
Power steering hose routing bracket bolt	6	5	53
Power steering fluid reservoir bolt	6	5	53

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TRANSFER CASE - FULL TIME (Selec Track)

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Poppet plug	20	15	-
Drain/fill plug	28	21	-
Case half bolts	26	19	-
Output flange nut	225	166	-
Transfer case to transmission bolts	60	44	-
Shift motor (actuator) bolts	12	9	-
Range position switch	27	20	-
Extension housing bolts	26	19	-
Range lever bolt	30	22	-

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TRANSFER CASE - PART TIME

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Poppet plug	20	15	-
Drain/fill plug	28	21	-
Case half bolts	26	19	-
Output flange nut	225	166	-
Transfer case to transmission bolts	60	44	-
Shift motor (actuator) bolts	12	9	-
Range position switch	27	20	-
Extension housing bolts	26	19	-
Range lever bolt	30	22	-

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TIRES & WHEELS

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Spare tire carrier lug nut	80	59	-
Tire pressure sensor nut	1.4	-	12
Spare tire carrier bolt	17.5	13	-

Lug Nut/Bolt Torque	**Lug Nut/Bolt Size	Lug Nut/Bolt Socket Size
130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m)	M14 x 1.5	22mm

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TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Engine to bell-housing bolt	60	44	-
Extension housing to transmission bolt	27	20	-
Manual park release lever shaft nut	10	-	89
Manual park release cable to transmission	20	15	-
Manual park release grommet to bracket	9	-	79
Manual park release lever to transmission shaft	20	15	-
Manual park release shield to transmission	17	12	-
Output shaft flange nut	60	44	-
Output speed sensor bolt	8	-	71
Park pawl lock rod guide plate bolt	10	-	89
Park pawl shaft plug	35	26	-
Shifter assembly bolts	9	-	79
Transmission oil pan bolt	10	-	89
Transmission oil pan drain plug	9	-	80
Transmission oil fill plug	35	26	-
Transmission oil pump housing to cover bolt	5 + 45°	-	44 + 45°
Torque converter to flex plate bolt	55	41	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications. NOTE: If old fastener must be reused, Loc-Tite® must be applied to the threads.
Transmission mount to adapater	30	22	-
Shift lever assembly to floor pan bolts	8	-	70
Transmission shift knob	2	-	17
Transfer case shift knob	2	-	17
Manual park release to shift lever assembly	8	-	70