2010 GMC Terrain Suspension & Steering Torque Specs
OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 24 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2010 GMC Terrain — including the Front Wheel Hub to Knuckle Bolt (torques to 74 ft-lbs (100 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 Terrain
On the 2010 GMC Terrain, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Front Wheel Hub to Knuckle Bolt (torques to 74 ft-lbs (100 Nm)); Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (torques to 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm)); Rear Wheel Hub to Knuckle Bolt (torques to 52 ft-lbs (70 Nm)); Rear Trailing Arm Bracket to Knuckle Bolt (torques to 110 ft-lbs (150 Nm)); Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Nut (torques to 110 ft-lbs (150 Nm)); Front Lower Ball Joint to Knuckle Nut (torques to 7 ft-lbs (10 Nm) + 165 deg); Rear Trailing Arm Bolt (torques to 81 ft-lbs (110 Nm)); Rear Upper Control Arm to Knuckle Bolt (torques to 118 ft-lbs (160 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 Terrain
On the 2010 GMC Terrain, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Front Strut to Knuckle Bolt (torques to 136 ft-lbs (185 Nm)); Front Strut Shaft Nut (torques to 41 ft-lbs (55 Nm)); Front Strut Top Mount Bolt (torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm)); Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt (torques to 81 ft-lbs (110 Nm)); Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt (torques to 81 ft-lbs (110 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 — 2010 GMC Terrain
On the 2010 GMC Terrain, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Front Sway Bar Bracket Bolt (torques to 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)); Rear Sway Bar Link to Shaft Nut (torques to 70 ft-lbs (95 Nm)); Front Sway Bar Link Lower Nut (torques to 55 ft-lbs (75 Nm)); Front Sway Bar Link Upper Nut (torques to 63 ft-lbs (85 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 Terrain
On the 2010 GMC Terrain, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Outer Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 44 ft-lbs (60 Nm)); Steering Gear to Cradle Bolt (torques to 81 ft-lbs (110 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 Terrain
On the 2010 GMC Terrain, the other suspension fasteners fasteners are: Rear Toe Link Bolt (torques to 118 ft-lbs (160 Nm)); Rear Subframe to Body Bolt (torques to 125 ft-lbs (170 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 Terrain 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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