2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 9 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan — including the Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) + 180 deg). Every value is safety-critical; verify against your service manual and use a calibrated torque wrench. Full bolt specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.

Control Arms & Ball Joints torque — 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

On the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) + 180 deg); Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Bolt (torques to 114 ft-lbs (155 Nm)); Front Wheel Hub-to-Knuckle Bolts (torques to 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)); Lower Control Arm Front Frame Bolt (torques to 114 ft-lbs (155 Nm)). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Struts, Shocks & Springs torque — 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

On the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Strut-to-Knuckle Lower Bolts (torques to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm) + 90 deg); Strut Upper Mount Nuts (torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm)). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

On the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Sway Bar End Link Nut (torques to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)); Sway Bar Frame Bracket Bolt (torques to 27 ft-lbs (37 Nm)). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Steering (Tie Rods & Linkage) torque — 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

On the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Outer Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 55 ft-lbs (75 Nm)). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

How to torque Grand Caravan suspension & steering fasteners

Torque suspension and steering fasteners with the vehicle at ride height (wheels loaded) wherever a bushing is involved — tightening a control-arm or sway-bar bushing bolt with the suspension hanging pre-loads the rubber and it fails early. Clean the threads, start every fastener by hand to avoid cross-threading, and make the final pass with a calibrated torque wrench rather than an impact gun. Ball-joint and tie-rod castle nuts take a new cotter pin; never back a castle nut off to line up the hole — only tighten to the next slot.

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