The Specifications for the TJ Torque

The TJ is the second generation of Jeep Wrangler models sold by Jeep from 1997 to 2006. The TJ Jeep Wrangler is an SUV and off-road vehicle with two doors. You can remove the roof and sides of the jeep, giving drivers the ability to feel the wind and weather when driving. The TJ Jeep is often used in warm weather and owned by people living in areas with sunny weather year round. Applying the right amount of torque to the vehicle is important to maintaining it.

Front Suspension

  • The upper control arms frame has 55 foot-pounds of torque, while the upper control arm axle has 55 foot-pounds of torque. The lower control arm frame has 130 foot-pounds of torque and the lower control arm axle has 85 foot-pounds of torque. The track bar axle side has 55 foot-pounds of torque while the track bar frame ball stud nut has 65 foot-pounds of torque. The tie rod ends to hubs have 55 foot-pounds of torque and the tie rod clamps have 20 foot-pounds of torque. The tie rod ball stud has 65 foot-pounds of torque, and the draglink ball studs have 55 foot-pounds of torque. The draglink clamp has 20 foot-pounds of torque, the upper sway bar has 45 foot-pounds of torque, and the lower sway bar has 70 foot-pounds of torque. The retaining bolts to frame have 40 foot-pounds of torque, the upper shock mounts have 17 foot-pounds of torque, and the lower shock mounts have 21 foot-pounds of torque.The steering stabilizer draglink and frame have 55 foot-pounds each.

Rear Suspension

  • The upper control arms frame has 55 flbs of torque, while the upper control arms axle has 55 foot-pounds of torque. The lower control arms frame has 130 foot-pounds of torque and the lower control arms axle has 130 foot-pounds of torque. The track bar axle side and frame have 74 foot-pounds of torque each. The upper and lower sway bar have 40 foot-pounds of torque each. The upper shock mounts have 23 foot-pounds of torque while the lower shock mounts have 74 foot-pounds of torque.

Drive Train Torque Specs

  • The front differential cover bolts have 30 foot-pounds of torque and the front differential fill plug has 25 foot-pounds of torque. The bolts connecting the driveshaft to the front axle have 14 foot-pounds of torque, while the bolts connecting the driveshaft to the transfercase have 20 foot-pounds of torque. The sparkplug rail has 27 foot-pounds of torque and the oil Pan drain plug has 25 foot-pounds of torque. The rear differential cover bolts have 30 foot-pounds of torque, the rear differential fill plug has 25 foot-pounds of torque, and the bolts connecting the driveshaft to the rear differential have 14 foot-pounds of torque.

Other Torque Specs

  • The bolts connecting the front bumper to the frame have 77 foot-pounds of torque and the lug nuts have 85 to 115 foot-pounds of torque. The bolts connecting the rear bumper and main floor to the frame have 50 foot-pounds of torque each. The bolts connecting the radiator and the rear floor to the frame have 35 foot-pounds of torque each. The gas tank straps have 3 foot-pounds of torque and the bolts connecting the gas skid to the frame have 11.5 foot-pounds of torque. The brake caliper mounting bolts have 11 foot-pounds of torque.