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30<br />
AXLE NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS<br />
NOTE: To assure proper torque, axle threads should be lightly coated with 30wt motor oil<br />
MODEL(s) YEAR(s) TORQUE SPEC<br />
FT. LBS.<br />
Kia SUV/Truck/Van<br />
Sedona .............................................. 02 - 05 ................ 177 - 199<br />
Sorento .............................................. 03 - 05 ................ 177 - 198<br />
Sportage 4WD ................................... 94 - 01 ................ 155 - 200<br />
02 - 05 ......................... 220<br />
Lexus<br />
ES250 ................................................ 90 - 91 ......................... 137<br />
ES300, 330 ........................................ 92 - 05 ......................... 217<br />
GS300, GS400 (Rear Axles) ............. 93 - 99 ......................... 213<br />
IS300 .................................................. 01 - 05 ......................... 108<br />
LS400 (Rear Axles) ........................... 90 - 97 ......................... 253<br />
98 - 99 ......................... 213<br />
SC300, SC400 (Rear Axles) .............. 92 - 97 ......................... 213<br />
Lexus SUV/Truck/Van<br />
LX450 ................................................ 96 - 97 ......................... 217<br />
LX470 4WD ....................................... 98 - 99 ......................... 217<br />
RX300 ................................................ 98 - 03 ......................... 217<br />
RX330 ................................................ 04 - 05 ......................... 217<br />
Lincoln<br />
Continental ........................................ 88 - 00 ......................... 184<br />
LS (Rear Axle) ................................... 2000 ............................. 221<br />
Mark VIII (Rear Axle) ......................... 93 - 98 ................ 189 - 254<br />
Lincoln SUV/Truck/Van<br />
Aviator 4WD ....................................... 04 - 05 ......................... 184<br />
Navigator 4WD ................................... 92 - 99 ................ 15 - 20 #26<br />
Mazda<br />
3 ......................................................... 04 - 05 .............. 85 +¼ turn<br />
6 ......................................................... 04 - 05 ................ 173 - 202<br />
323 Incl. Wagon ................................. 86 - 89 ................ 116 - 174<br />
626, MX - 6 ........................................ 86 - 92 ................ 116 - 124<br />
93 - 99 ................ 174 - 235<br />
929 (Rear Axle) ................................. 92 - 95 ................ 174 - 231<br />
GLC .................................................... 81 - 85 ................ 118 - 177<br />
Miata, MX - 5 (Rear Axle) ................. 96 - 99 ................ 159 - 217<br />
Millenia .............................................. 95 - 02 ................ 174 - 235<br />
MX - 3 ................................................ 92 - 95 ................ 174 - 235<br />
MX - 6 see 626<br />
Protegé .............................................. 90 - 01 ................ 174 - 235<br />
Mazda SUV/Truck/Van<br />
B2600 4WD ....................................... 87 - 93 .................... 14 - 22<br />
B3000, B4000 4WD see service manual for correct procedure.<br />
MPV 4WD .......................................... 93 - 04 ................ 174 - 235<br />
Tribute 4WD ....................................... 01 - 05 ......................... 214<br />
Mercedes<br />
E320 4-matic ..................................... 98 - 99 ......................... 162<br />
MODEL(s) YEAR(s) TORQUE SPEC<br />
FT. LBS.<br />
Mercury<br />
Capri .................................................. 91 - 94 ................ 116 - 174<br />
Cougar (Rear Axles) ......................... 89 - 92 ......................... 250<br />
Cougar ............................................... 99 - 02 ......................... 214<br />
Lynx, LN7 ........................................... 87 - 89 ................ 180 - 200<br />
Merkur Scorpio .................................. 85 - 89 ................ 288 - 331<br />
Merkur XR4Ti .................................... 85 - 89 ................ 229 - 250<br />
Montego ............................................. 2005 ............................ 184<br />
Mystique ............................................ 95 - 97 ......................... 246<br />
98 - 00 ......................... 210<br />
Sable .................................................. 86 - 99 ................ 180 - 200<br />
00 - 05 ......................... 184<br />
Topaz ................................................. 84 - 91 ................ 180 - 200<br />
92 - 94 ................ 174 - 235<br />
Tracer ................................................. 87 - 89 ................ 180 - 200<br />
90 - 99 ................ 174 - 235<br />
Mercury SUV/Truck/Van<br />
Mariner 4WD ..................................... 04 - 05 ......................... 184<br />
Monterey 4WD................................... 2005 ............................ 184<br />
Mountaineer 4WD ............................. 94 - 02 ................ 157 - 213<br />
Villager ............................................... 93 - 99 ................ 174 - 231<br />
Mitsubishi<br />
3000GT, VR4 ..................................... 91 - 99 ................ 145 - 188<br />
Cordia, Tredia .................................... 83 - 88 ................ 148 - 192<br />
Diamante ........................................... 92 - 04 ................ 145 - 188<br />
Eclipse ............................................... 90 - 05 ................ 145 - 188<br />
Expo, Expo LRV ................................ 89 - 96 ................ 145 - 188<br />
Galant ................................................ 89 - 05 ................ 145 - 188<br />
Galant Sigma ..................................... 88 - 90 ................ 145 - 188<br />
Lancer ................................................ 02 - 05 ................ 160 - 202<br />
Lancer Evolution................................ 04 - 05 .................... 58 - 72<br />
Mirage ................................................ 89 - 96 ................ 145 - 188<br />
97 - 02 ................ 130 - 203<br />
Precis ................................................. 89 - 94 ................ 144 - 188<br />
Mitsubishi SUV/Truck<br />
Endevor ............................................. 04 - 05 .................... 58 - 72<br />
Montero, Pickup 4WD ....................... 82 - 94 ................ 144 - 188<br />
Outlander ........................................... 03 - 05 ................ 160 - 202<br />
Van ..................................................... 87 - 90 ................ 145 - 188<br />
Nissan/Datsun<br />
200SX (Rear Axles) ........................... 84 - 88 ................ 152 - 203<br />
200SX ................................................ 95 - 98 ................ 145 - 202<br />
240SX ................................................ 89 - 94 ................ 174 - 231<br />
300ZX (Rear Axles) ........................... 90 - 91 ................ 152 - 203<br />
Altima ................................................. 93 - 05 ................ 174 - 231<br />
Maxima ............................................ 85 - 99 ................ 174 - 231<br />
00 - 03 ................ 188 - 245<br />
04 - 05 ................ 174 - 235<br />
NX1600, NX2000 ............................... 91 - 93 ................ 145 - 202<br />
Pulsar Incl. NX ................................... 88 - 89 ................ 145 - 202<br />
Sentra, SE-R ...................................... 82 - 02 ................ 145 - 202<br />
1.8L ............................... 04 - 05 ................ 145 - 202<br />
2.5L ............................... 04 - 05 ................ 188 - 245<br />
Stanza, Stanza Wagon ...................... 82 - 92 ................ 174 - 231<br />
These specifications are meant as a general guide, and EMPI Inc. will not be held responsible for any errors or typos. Please be aware of the<br />
differences between ft/lb and in/lb settings. We highly recommend that you consult the manufacturers repair manual for exact specifications.<br />
ATTENTION! Spindle nuts should always be tightened with the vehicle on the ground with it’s full weight on the tires. Always use a torque wrench,<br />
never an air impact wrench.<br />
#26 with manual locking hubs, for auto locking hubs see service manual for correct procedure.