2010 GMC Acadia Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 11 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2010 GMC Acadia — including the Front Lower Control Arm Front Bracket Nut (torques to 55 ft-lbs (75 Nm)). 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 — 2010 GMC Acadia

On the 2010 GMC Acadia, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bracket Nut (torques to 55 ft-lbs (75 Nm)); Rear Lower Control Arm Bolt (front) (torques to 81 ft-lbs (110 Nm) + 45 deg); Rear Upper Control Arm Nut (torques to 103 ft-lbs (140 Nm)); Rear Lower Control Arm Bolt (rear) (torques to 89 ft-lbs (120 Nm) + 60 deg); Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Nut (torques to 144 ft-lbs (195 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 — 2010 GMC Acadia

On the 2010 GMC Acadia, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nut (torques to 52 ft-lbs (70 Nm)); Front Strut to Knuckle Bolt (torques to 144 ft-lbs (195 Nm)); Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt (torques to 74 ft-lbs (100 Nm) + 60 deg); Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt (torques to 66 ft-lbs (90 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 — 2010 GMC Acadia

On the 2010 GMC Acadia, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Outer Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 50 ft-lbs (68 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.

Other Suspension Fasteners torque — 2010 GMC Acadia

On the 2010 GMC Acadia, the other suspension fasteners fasteners are: Rear Toe Link Nut (torques to 103 ft-lbs (140 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 Acadia 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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