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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

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Fuel Delivery


PartNmft. lbs.in. lbs.
Fuel rail to intake manifold bolts7 Nm-62 in. lbs.
Fuel tank skid plate bolts95 Nm70 ft. lbs.-
Fuel fill tube clamp4 Nm-35 in. lbs.
Fuel pump control module to rear crossmember bolts6 Nm-53 in. lbs.
Fuel tank filler tube mounting bracket bolts6 Nm-53 in. lbs.
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Fuel Injection


PartNmft. lbs.in. lbs.
Accelerator pedal bolts12 Nm9 ft. lbs.-
Crankshaft position sensor bolt12 Nm9 ft. lbs.-
Fuel rail bolts7 Nm-62 in. lbs.
Oxygen sensor (downstream)43 Nm32 ft. lbs.-
Oxygen sensor (upstream)43 Nm32 ft. lbs.-
Throttle body bolts9 Nm-80 in. lbs.
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HVAC


PartNmft. lbs.in. lbs.
A/C Compressor oil drain bolt10 Nm7 ft. lbs.-
A/C Compressor shaft bolt14 Nm10 ft. lbs.-
A/C Condenser to radiator bolts5 Nm-45 in. lbs.
Expansion valve bolts11 Nm8 ft. lbs.-
Receiver/drier to condenser bolt22 Nm16 ft. lbs.-
Refrigerant lines to A/C compressor20 Nm15 ft. lbs.-
Refrigerant lines to A/C condenser20 Nm15 ft. lbs.-
Refrigerant lines to A/C expansion valve nut20 Nm15 ft. lbs.-
Suction and liquid line assembly to body bolts9 Nm-80 in. lbs.
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Prop Shaft


PartNmft. lbs.Notes
Front driveshaft to front axle flange bolts121 Nm89 ft. lbs.Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Front driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts39 Nm29 ft. lbs.Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Rear driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts39 Nm29 ft. lbs.Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Rear driveshaft to rear axle flange bolts39 Nm29 ft. lbs.Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
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Restraints


PartNmft. lbs.in. lbs.
B-pillar impact sensor nut9 Nm-80 in. lbs.
Clockspring mounting screw6 Nm-53 in. lbs.
Driver airbag to steering wheel bolts9 Nm-80 in. lbs.
Front turning loop height adjuster mounting bolts45 Nm33 ft. lbs.-
Front impact sensor nut11 Nm8 ft. lbs.-
Front seat belt buckle bolt40 Nm30 ft. lbs.-
Front retractor pretentioner bolt45 Nm33 ft. lbs.-
Front retractor pretentioner bracket to B-pillar bolts26 Nm19 ft. lbs.-
Front retractor to B-Pillar bolt45 Nm33 ft. lbs.-
Front seat belt turning loop mounting nut39 Nm29 ft. lbs.-
Occupant restraint controller mounting nut11 Nm8 ft. lbs.-
Passenger airbag mounting bolts18 Nm13 ft. lbs.-
Seat airbag mounting nut10 Nm7 ft. lbs.-
Rear center retractor to seat frame bolt70 Nm52 ft. lbs.-
Rear center retractor to floor bolt70 Nm52 ft. lbs.-
Rear retractor to C-pillar bolt32 Nm24 ft. lbs.-
Rear retractor belt to floor nut48 Nm35 ft. lbs.-
Rear seat belt buckle to floor bolt70 Nm52 ft. lbs.-
Rear seat belt buckle to seat frame nut40 Nm30 ft. lbs.-
Rear turning loop to sport bar32 Nm24 ft. lbs.-
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Steering


Steering Column

PartNmft. lbs.Notes
Steering wheel nut50 Nm37 ft. lbs.
Steering column nuts27 Nm20 ft. lbs.
Intermediate shaft coupler pinch bolts54 Nm40 ft. lbs.Replace fastener with new one.


Steering Gear

PartNmft. lbs.
Adjuster screw lock nut45 Nm33 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear bolts133 Nm99 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear pitman shaft nut250 Nm184 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear pressure line28 Nm21 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear return line28 Nm21 ft. lbs.


Steering Linkage

PartNmft. lbs.
Drag link inner nut (at pitman arm)105 Nm77 ft. lbs.
Drag link outer nut (at steering knuckle)64 Nm47 ft. lbs.
Drag link adjuster clamp46 Nm34 ft. lbs.
Tie rod end nut (at steering knuckle)64 Nm47 ft. lbs.
Tie rod end adjuster clamp46 Nm34 ft. lbs.
Steering damper bolt (at axle)80 Nm59 ft. lbs.
Steering damper nut (at tie rod)80 Nm59 ft. lbs.
Steering damper bracket nut75 Nm55 ft. lbs.


Steering Pump

PartNmft. lbs.in. lbs.
Power steering pump bracket to frame28 Nm21 ft. lbs.-
Power steering pump to bracket8 Nm6 ft. lbs.71 in. lbs.
Pressure line to pump20 Nm15 ft. lbs.-
Power steering hose routing bracket bolt6 Nm5 ft. lbs.53 in. lbs.
Power steering fluid reservoir bolt6 Nm5 ft. lbs.53 in. lbs.
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Suspension


Front Suspension

PartNmft. lbs.
Hub and bearing bolts102 Nm75 ft. lbs.
Hub and bearing nut136 Nm100 ft. lbs.
Lower control arm rear nut140 Nm + 145° Turn103 ft. lbs. + 145° Turn
Lower control arm front nut140 Nm + 145° Turn103 ft. lbs. + 145° Turn
Lower ball joint nut (initial torque)20 Nm15 ft. lbs.
Lower ball joint nut (final torque)45 Nm33 ft. lbs.
Shock absorber lower bolt100 Nm74 ft. lbs.
Shock absorber upper bolt110 Nm81 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar bolts63 Nm46 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar link upper nut93 Nm69 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar link lower bolt80 Nm59 ft. lbs.
Track bar frame nut70 Nm + 115° Turn52 ft. lbs. + 115° Turn
Track bar axle bolt70 Nm + 115° Turn52 ft. lbs. + 115° Turn
Upper control arm front nut55 Nm + 185° Turn41 ft. lbs. + 185° Turn
Upper control arm rear bolt50 Nm + 135° Turn37 ft. lbs. + 135° Turn
Upper ball joint nut75 Nm55 ft. lbs.


Rear Suspension

PartNmft. lbs.
Lower control arm front bolts100 Nm + 50° Turn74 ft. lbs. + 50° Turn
Lower control arm rear nut100 Nm + 50° Turn74 ft. lbs. + 50° Turn
Shock absorber upper bolt110 Nm81 ft. lbs.
Shock absorber lower nut100 Nm74 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar bolts63 Nm46 ft. lbs.
Stabilier bar link upper nut90 Nm66 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar link lower nut80 Nm59 ft. lbs.
Track bar nut (frame end)100 Nm + 30° Turn74 ft. lbs. + 30° Turn
Track bar bolt (axle end)100 Nm + 60° Turn74 ft. lbs. + 60° Turn
Upper control arm front bolt100 Nm + 80° Turn74 ft. lbs. + 80° Turn
Upper control arm rear nut100 Nm + 65° Turn74 ft. lbs. + 65° Turn
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Transfer Case (Part-Time and Selec-Trac)


PartNmft. lbs.
Poppet plug20 Nm15 ft. lbs.
Drain/fill plug28 Nm21 ft. lbs.
Case half bolts26 Nm19 ft. lbs.
Output flange nut225 Nm166 ft. lbs.
Transfer case to transmission bolts60 Nm44 ft. lbs.
Shift motor (actuator) bolts12 Nm9 ft. lbs.
Range position switch27 Nm20 ft. lbs.
Extension housing bolts26 Nm19 ft. lbs.
Range lever bolt30 Nm22 ft. lbs.
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Transmission


Automatic Transmission

PartNmft. lbs.in. lbs.Notes
Engine to bell-housing bolt60 Nm44 ft. lbs.-
Extension housing to transmission bolt27 Nm20 ft. lbs.-
Manual park release lever shaft nut10 Nm-89 in. lbs.
Manual park release cable to transmission20 Nm15 ft. lbs.-
Manual park release grommet to bracket9 Nm-79 in. lbs.
Manual park release lever to transmission shaft20 Nm15 ft. lbs.-
Manual park release shield to transmission17 Nm12 ft. lbs.-
Output shaft flange nut60 Nm44 ft. lbs.-
Output speed sensor bolt8 Nm-71 in. lbs.
Park pawl lock rod guide plate bolt10 Nm-89 in. lbs.
Park pawl shaft plug35 Nm26 ft. lbs.-
Shifter assembly bolts9 Nm-79 in. lbs.
Transmission oil pan bolt10 Nm-89 in. lbs.
Transmission oil pan drain plug9 Nm-80 in. lbs.
Transmission oil fill plug35 Nm26 ft. lbs.-
Transmission oil pump housing to cover bolt5 Nm + 45° Turn-44 in. lbs. + 45° Turn
Torque converter to flex plate bolt55 Nm41 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 adapter30 Nm22 ft. lbs.-
Shift lever assembly to floor pan bolts8 Nm-70 in. lbs.
Transmission shift knob2 Nm-17 in. lbs.
Transfer case shift knob2 Nm-17 in. lbs.
Manual park release to shift lever assembly8 Nm-70 in. lbs.


Manual Transmission

PartNmft. lbs.in. lbs.
Drain plug30 Nm22 ft. lbs.-
Fill plug30 Nm22 ft. lbs.-
Shifter base to floor assembly bolts8 Nm-70 in. lbs.
Control shaft cover assembly bolts25 Nm18 ft. lbs.-
Shift lever bolt8 Nm-70 in. lbs.
Output speed sensor bolt8 Nm-70 in. lbs.
Transmission stroke sensor bolts25 Nm18 ft. lbs.-
Input shaft retainer bolts9 Nm-80 in. lbs.
Clutch release bearing retainer bolts10 Nm-88 in. lbs.
Output shaft lock nut---
Shift fork detent bolts25 Nm18 ft. lbs.-
Shift fork support bolts8 Nm-71 in. lbs.
Reverse idler gear shaft bolts20 Nm15 ft. lbs.-
Countershaft bolt100 Nm74 ft. lbs.-
Transmission case bolts40 Nm30 ft. lbs.-
Transmission oil separator bolts---
Transmission shift guide plate bolts---
Transmission mount bolts47 Nm35 ft. lbs.-
Shift cable retaining bracket22 Nm16 ft. lbs.-
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Wheels


PartNmft. lbs.in. lbs.
Spare tire carrier bolt17.5 Nm13 ft. lbs.-
Spare tire carrier lug nut80 Nm59 ft. lbs.-
Tire pressure sensor nut1.4 Nm-12 in. lbs.
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Wheel Bolts


TrimTorqueLug Bolt SizeSocket SizeHub Size
Sport130 ft. lbs. [176 Nm]M14 x 1.5022 mm71.5 mm
Sahara130 ft. lbs. [176 Nm]M14 x 1.5022 mm71.5 mm
Rubicon130 ft. lbs. [176 Nm]M14 x 1.5022 mm71.5 mm


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

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