Torque Specs

When tightening non-locking nuts and bolts without a locknut, use blue (Loctite 243) thread locker unless otherwise specified.

If a nut or bolt is found loose during a check, replace the locknut, or reapply thread locker before tightening again.

Use a paint pen to mark bolts once they are torqued. This allows for quicker visual inspection. Most bolts are marked from the factory.

If a bolt or nut without a locknut is moved during a check, the thread locker has been broken loose and needs to be reapplied before tightening again.

Locknuts are a single-use item and should be replaced if removed. Replace Nyloc nuts after every use.

Wheels should be torqued before every session.

Thread Locker Rules — Follow Exactly

1. Non-locking fasteners WITHOUT a locknut: always use blue thread locker unless otherwise specified.

2. Loose bolt found during inspection: replace locknut OR reapply thread locker before retightening.

3. Bolt moved during inspection (no locknut present): thread locker is broken — reapply before retightening.

4. Locknuts are SINGLE-USE — always replace if removed.

5. Replace Nyloc nuts after every use. Use Top Lock Nuts in all critical suspension and drivetrain areas.

Suspension & Uprights

Component	Torque	Notes
Wheel Hub Bolts	40 ft-lb (54 N-m)	—
Lug Nuts	80 ft-lb	NO grease, anti-seize, or thread locker
Camber Bolts (Front and Rear)	40 ft-lb	Loctite 243 Blue — see length table below
Bearing Nuts	48 ft-lb	—
Rotor Bobbins	15 ft-lb (20 N-m)	Distorted thread lock nut
A-Arm and Shock Bolts	26 ft-lb (35 N-m)	—
ARB Block Bolts	18 ft-lb (24 N-m)	—

Camber Bolt Length Selection

Front: Use 60mm bolt with more than 4mm shim | Use 55mm bolt with less than 4mm shim

Rear: Use 55mm bolt with 6mm or more shim | Use 50mm bolt with less than 6mm shim

Always apply Loctite 243 (Blue) liberally to bolt threads before torquing.

Differential & Half Shafts

Component	Torque	Notes
Diff Housing Bolts (Long Side)	96 in-lb (11 N-m)	Blue thread locker + safety wire. Max 120 in-lb
Diff Housing Bolts (Short Side)	96 in-lb (10.8 N-m)	Blue thread locker. Max 120 in-lb
Diff Drain/Fill Plugs	16 ft-lb (21.7 N-m)	Replace copper washer after each removal. Blue thread locker.
Axle Nut	130 ft-lb	—
Outside CV Joint Bolts	35 ft-lb (48 N-m)	Blue thread locker + Belleville washer (cone toward bolt head)
CV Housing Bolts (Short Side)	35 ft-lb (48 N-m)	Blue thread locker + Belleville washer
CV Flange Bolt	45 ft-lb (61 N-m)	RED thread locker

Engine & Drivetrain

Component	Torque	Notes
Engine Sprocket Nut	90 ft-lb	Original Suzuki spec was 85 ft-lb.
Engine Mount Chassis Bolts	20 ft-lb (27 N-m)	—
Engine Mount Block Bolts	40 ft-lb (54 N-m)	—
M6 Engine Cover Bolts	7.5 ft-lb	Suzuki spec
Clutch Basket Nut	111 ft-lb	Suzuki spec
Oil Drain Plug	17 ft-lb	Suzuki spec
Engine Oil Filter	15 ft-lb	Suzuki spec
Spark Plugs	8.5 ft-lb	Gap: 0.8–0.9mm (0.032"–0.035")

AN Fitting Torque Reference

Always use oil lubricant when assembling AN fittings.

AN Size	Aluminum (in-lb)	Steel (in-lb)
3AN	70–105	95–105
4AN	100–140	135–150
6AN	150–195	270–300
8AN	270–350	450–500
10AN	360–430	650–700
12AN	460–550	900–1000
16AN	700–840	1200–1400

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