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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Created by Axle Lock, April 30th, 2024 at 1:22pm

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Fuel Delivery

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Fuel rail to intake manifold bolts	7 Nm	-	62 in. lbs.
Fuel tank skid plate bolts	95 Nm	70 ft. lbs.	-
Fuel fill tube clamp	4 Nm	-	35 in. lbs.
Fuel pump control module to rear crossmember bolts	6 Nm	-	53 in. lbs.
Fuel tank filler tube mounting bracket bolts	6 Nm	-	53 in. lbs.

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Fuel Injection

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Accelerator pedal bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Crankshaft position sensor bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Fuel rail bolts	7 Nm	-	62 in. lbs.
Oxygen sensor (downstream)	43 Nm	32 ft. lbs.	-
Oxygen sensor (upstream)	43 Nm	32 ft. lbs.	-
Throttle body bolts	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.

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HVAC

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
A/C Compressor oil drain bolt	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.	-
A/C Compressor shaft bolt	14 Nm	10 ft. lbs.	-
A/C Condenser to radiator bolts	5 Nm	-	45 in. lbs.
Expansion valve bolts	11 Nm	8 ft. lbs.	-
Receiver/drier to condenser bolt	22 Nm	16 ft. lbs.	-
Refrigerant lines to A/C compressor	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Refrigerant lines to A/C condenser	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Refrigerant lines to A/C expansion valve nut	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Suction and liquid line assembly to body bolts	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.

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Prop Shaft

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	Notes
Front driveshaft to front axle flange bolts	121 Nm	89 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Front driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts	39 Nm	29 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Rear driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts	39 Nm	29 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Rear driveshaft to rear axle flange bolts	39 Nm	29 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.

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Restraints

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

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Steering

Steering Column

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	Notes
Steering wheel nut	50 Nm	37 ft. lbs.
Steering column nuts	27 Nm	20 ft. lbs.
Intermediate shaft coupler pinch bolts	54 Nm	40 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one.

Steering Gear

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Adjuster screw lock nut	45 Nm	33 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear bolts	133 Nm	99 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear pitman shaft nut	250 Nm	184 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear pressure line	28 Nm	21 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear return line	28 Nm	21 ft. lbs.

Steering Linkage

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Drag link inner nut (at pitman arm)	105 Nm	77 ft. lbs.
Drag link outer nut (at steering knuckle)	64 Nm	47 ft. lbs.
Drag link adjuster clamp	46 Nm	34 ft. lbs.
Tie rod end nut (at steering knuckle)	64 Nm	47 ft. lbs.
Tie rod end adjuster clamp	46 Nm	34 ft. lbs.
Steering damper bolt (at axle)	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.
Steering damper nut (at tie rod)	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.
Steering damper bracket nut	75 Nm	55 ft. lbs.

Steering Pump

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Power steering pump bracket to frame	28 Nm	21 ft. lbs.	-
Power steering pump to bracket	8 Nm	6 ft. lbs.	71 in. lbs.
Pressure line to pump	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Power steering hose routing bracket bolt	6 Nm	5 ft. lbs.	53 in. lbs.
Power steering fluid reservoir bolt	6 Nm	5 ft. lbs.	53 in. lbs.

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Suspension

Front Suspension

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Hub and bearing bolts	102 Nm	75 ft. lbs.
Hub and bearing nut	136 Nm	100 ft. lbs.
Lower control arm rear nut	140 Nm + 145° Turn	103 ft. lbs. + 145° Turn
Lower control arm front nut	140 Nm + 145° Turn	103 ft. lbs. + 145° Turn
Lower ball joint nut (initial torque)	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.
Lower ball joint nut (final torque)	45 Nm	33 ft. lbs.
Shock absorber lower bolt	100 Nm	74 ft. lbs.
Shock absorber upper bolt	110 Nm	81 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar bolts	63 Nm	46 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar link upper nut	93 Nm	69 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar link lower bolt	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.
Track bar frame nut	70 Nm + 115° Turn	52 ft. lbs. + 115° Turn
Track bar axle bolt	70 Nm + 115° Turn	52 ft. lbs. + 115° Turn
Upper control arm front nut	55 Nm + 185° Turn	41 ft. lbs. + 185° Turn
Upper control arm rear bolt	50 Nm + 135° Turn	37 ft. lbs. + 135° Turn
Upper ball joint nut	75 Nm	55 ft. lbs.

Rear Suspension

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Lower control arm front bolts	100 Nm + 50° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 50° Turn
Lower control arm rear nut	100 Nm + 50° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 50° Turn
Shock absorber upper bolt	110 Nm	81 ft. lbs.
Shock absorber lower nut	100 Nm	74 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar bolts	63 Nm	46 ft. lbs.
Stabilier bar link upper nut	90 Nm	66 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar link lower nut	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.
Track bar nut (frame end)	100 Nm + 30° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 30° Turn
Track bar bolt (axle end)	100 Nm + 60° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 60° Turn
Upper control arm front bolt	100 Nm + 80° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 80° Turn
Upper control arm rear nut	100 Nm + 65° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 65° Turn

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Transfer Case (Part-Time and Selec-Trac)

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Poppet plug	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.
Drain/fill plug	28 Nm	21 ft. lbs.
Case half bolts	26 Nm	19 ft. lbs.
Output flange nut	225 Nm	166 ft. lbs.
Transfer case to transmission bolts	60 Nm	44 ft. lbs.
Shift motor (actuator) bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.
Range position switch	27 Nm	20 ft. lbs.
Extension housing bolts	26 Nm	19 ft. lbs.
Range lever bolt	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.

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Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.	Notes
Engine to bell-housing bolt	60 Nm	44 ft. lbs.	-
Extension housing to transmission bolt	27 Nm	20 ft. lbs.	-
Manual park release lever shaft nut	10 Nm	-	89 in. lbs.
Manual park release cable to transmission	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Manual park release grommet to bracket	9 Nm	-	79 in. lbs.
Manual park release lever to transmission shaft	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Manual park release shield to transmission	17 Nm	12 ft. lbs.	-
Output shaft flange nut	60 Nm	44 ft. lbs.	-
Output speed sensor bolt	8 Nm	-	71 in. lbs.
Park pawl lock rod guide plate bolt	10 Nm	-	89 in. lbs.
Park pawl shaft plug	35 Nm	26 ft. lbs.	-
Shifter assembly bolts	9 Nm	-	79 in. lbs.
Transmission oil pan bolt	10 Nm	-	89 in. lbs.
Transmission oil pan drain plug	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.
Transmission oil fill plug	35 Nm	26 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission oil pump housing to cover bolt	5 Nm + 45° Turn	-	44 in. lbs. + 45° Turn
Torque converter to flex plate bolt	55 Nm	41 ft. lbs.	-	Replace fastener with new one. NOTE: If old fastener must be reused, Loc-Tite must be applied to the threads.
Transmission mount to adapter	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.	-
Shift lever assembly to floor pan bolts	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.
Transmission shift knob	2 Nm	-	17 in. lbs.
Transfer case shift knob	2 Nm	-	17 in. lbs.
Manual park release to shift lever assembly	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.

Manual Transmission

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Drain plug	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.	-
Fill plug	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.	-
Shifter base to floor assembly bolts	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.
Control shaft cover assembly bolts	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Shift lever bolt	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.
Output speed sensor bolt	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.
Transmission stroke sensor bolts	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Input shaft retainer bolts	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.
Clutch release bearing retainer bolts	10 Nm	-	88 in. lbs.
Output shaft lock nut	-	-	-
Shift fork detent bolts	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Shift fork support bolts	8 Nm	-	71 in. lbs.
Reverse idler gear shaft bolts	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Countershaft bolt	100 Nm	74 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission case bolts	40 Nm	30 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission oil separator bolts	-	-	-
Transmission shift guide plate bolts	-	-	-
Transmission mount bolts	47 Nm	35 ft. lbs.	-
Shift cable retaining bracket	22 Nm	16 ft. lbs.	-

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Wheels

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Spare tire carrier bolt	17.5 Nm	13 ft. lbs.	-
Spare tire carrier lug nut	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.	-
Tire pressure sensor nut	1.4 Nm	-	12 in. lbs.

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Wheel Bolts

Trim	Torque	Lug Bolt Size	Socket Size	Hub Size
Sport	130 ft. lbs. [176 Nm]	M14 x 1.50	22 mm	71.5 mm
Sahara	130 ft. lbs. [176 Nm]	M14 x 1.50	22 mm	71.5 mm
Rubicon	130 ft. lbs. [176 Nm]	M14 x 1.50	22 mm	71.5 mm

All wheels should be torqued in a star pattern while on the ground.

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