🧰 2020-2023 JT Gladiator Torque Values (All of Them in One Place)

[Lunentucker]

Update - 3/24/23
The TSB on the lower ball torque applied to non-Mojave models only.
Mojaves have cast iron knuckles and the proper final torque for them is 48 ft pounds.
I have edited the initial sheet and also uploaded sheets from the 21 and 23 service manuals to further clarify.

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[Rusty PW]

Diesels have the cast iron knuckles too.

 

[Lunentucker]

A few notes regarding torque and torque wrenches.

The heaviest torque in the specs is the Pitman arm nut, which is 177 foot pounds.

There are some control arm bolts that will exceed that on total final torque, pushing 250 foot pounds, however those are published with initial torque plus degrees.
For example, a Lower Control Arm front bolt is 103 ft lbs. PLUS 145 degrees.

That's a lot for an unassisted human being to achieve, especially if working from the garage floor or ground, which is where the vehicle should be on all control arm bolt torques (on the wheels and under the full vehicle's weight).

So how do you get there and avoid the ER?

Well, the easiest method I have found is to use the impact wrench.
Note the position of a marking on the socket and calculate where it needs to end up when it's moved clockwise by 145 degrees, then simply bump the impact until the position is achieved.

Yes, you can use cheater bars, long breaker bars, or your whole family, but that impact wrench makes it much easier.

Work smarter, not harder.

 

[Rusty PW]

A few notes regarding torque and torque wrenches.

The heaviest torque in the specs is the Pitman arm nut, which is 177 foot pounds.

There are some control arm bolts that will exceed that on total final torque, pushing 250 foot pounds, however those are published with initial torque plus degrees.
For example, a Lower Control Arm front bolt is 103 ft lbs. PLUS 145 degrees.

That's a lot for an unassisted human being to achieve, especially if working from the garage floor or ground, which is where the vehicle should be on all control arm bolt torques (on the wheels and under the full vehicle's weight).

So how do you get there and avoid the ER?

Well, the easiest method I have found is to use the impact wrench.
Note the position of a marking on the socket and calculate where it needs to end up when it's moved clockwise by 145 degrees, then simply bump the impact until the position is achieved.

Yes, you can use cheater bars, long breaker bars, or your whole family, but that impact wrench makes it much easier.
Work smarter, not harder.

I just drive up on my Race Ramps. Gives me an extra 12 inches of room .

 

[Lunentucker]

Added TSB for rear brake caliper bolts on models produced on or before May 18, 2021.

 

[RubiDukkie]

Thanks for doing this. I noticed, other than the title, that the REAR AXLE.jpg contains the same info as BRAKES.jpg. The items for rear axle should be something like:

Description N-m Ft. Lbs In. Lbs Comments
Axle Retainer Nut 80 59 -
Bearing Cap Bolts 95 70 -
Differential Cover Bolts 41 30 - Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
Differential Drain Plug 34 25 -
Differential Fill Plug 34 25 -
Pinion Nut 488 360 - Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
Rear Axle Vent Fitting 22 17 -
Ring Gear bolts 210 155 - Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.

I'm wondering if the Gladiator M220 specs are the same as Wrangler. If so, then the above specs would work.

 

[BlueHydro84]

Thank You

 

[Lunentucker]

Thanks for doing this. I noticed, other than the title, that the REAR AXLE.jpg contains the same info as BRAKES.jpg. The items for rear axle should be something like:

Description N-m Ft. Lbs In. Lbs Comments
Axle Retainer Nut 80 59 -
Bearing Cap Bolts 95 70 -
Differential Cover Bolts 41 30 - Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
Differential Drain Plug 34 25 -
Differential Fill Plug 34 25 -
Pinion Nut 488 360 - Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
Rear Axle Vent Fitting 22 17 -
Ring Gear bolts 210 155 - Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.

I'm wondering if the Gladiator M220 specs are the same as Wrangler. If so, then the above specs would work.

Good catch. It was a lot of work getting those screenshots. I'd be really surprised if that's the only mixup I did.
Front axle specs are there, and they're probably the same for like fasteners.

 

[Lunentucker]

@RubiDukkie has put all of the torque specs into a spreadsheet.
I dropped it in the main folder as the original Excel sheet and converted to Google Sheet in case some don't have Excel.

Hell of an effort by @RubiDukkie

 

[drewcnit]

@RubiDukkie has put all of the torque specs into a spreadsheet.
I dropped it in the main folder as the original Excel sheet and converted to Google Sheet in case some don't have Excel.

Hell of an effort by @RubiDukkie

I reference this all the time, so again - Thank you for this.
And Thanks @RubiDukkie for the spreadsheet. I just saw that one tonight.

 

[Alkapin]

What does it mean "X ft. lbs. PLUS X °" ? Once you it X ft. lbs. you do then what??

 

[Jay Gatsby]

What does it mean "X ft. lbs. PLUS X °" ? Once you it X ft. lbs. you do then what??

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-degree-number-mean-with-torque-values.40795/

 

[Alkapin]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-degree-number-mean-with-torque-values.40795/

Thanks!

 

[Lunentucker]

3/17/24 - Added Service Manual (Zipped PDFs)

 

[WILDHOBO]

Here's what you should see via the link
If you use the Download All option you'll get the folder structure.

Thanks very much. Got them.

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