2018 Dodge Challenger Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 7 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2018 Dodge Challenger — including the Lower Control Arm Bolt (torques to 125 ft-lbs, 21mm socket, M14x2.0 thread). 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 — 2018 Dodge Challenger

On the 2018 Dodge Challenger, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Lower Control Arm Bolt (torques to 125 ft-lbs, 21mm socket, M14x2.0 thread). 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 — 2018 Dodge Challenger

On the 2018 Dodge Challenger, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Rear Shock Bolt (torques to 80 ft-lbs, 18mm socket, M12x1.75 thread); Performance Spring Seat (torques to 35 ft-lbs, 15mm socket, M10x1.5 thread); Front Strut Mount (torques to 75 ft-lbs, 18mm socket, M12x1.75 thread). 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 — 2018 Dodge Challenger

On the 2018 Dodge Challenger, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Sway Bar Link Bolt (torques to 45 ft-lbs, 15mm socket, M10x1.5 thread). 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 — 2018 Dodge Challenger

On the 2018 Dodge Challenger, the other suspension fasteners fasteners are: Subframe Bolt (torques to See sequence, 21mm socket, M14x2.0 thread); Adaptive Damper Bolt (torques to 75 ft-lbs, 18mm socket, M12x1.75 thread). 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 Challenger 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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