What are the torque values for strut bolts?

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1988 CHEVROLET BERETTA
2.8L
V6
2WD
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I'm changing the struts on my vehicle, and I haven't been able to find the torque values for any of the bolts I need to use. I need the torque numbers for the three bolts up top that hold the strut into the frame, as well as the ones that hold it in on the bottom, plus any others that I'm missing, if someone catches the mistake. Thanks in advance!

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STEVE W.

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The top strut bearing mount bolt and nuts are all torqued to 18 ft lb, with the two lower strut to knuckle bolts are torqued to 133 ft lb. The lower bolts need to be aligned with the flats horizontally. If you are using quick struts the spring should already be correct. You will likely need the spec for the sway link as well. The bolt needs to be installed with the head at the bottom and the nut on top. Then you tighten it until the threads bottom out and then to 15 ft lb. Use blue Loctite on all of the bolts and nuts.

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