Rear suspension arms torque specs needed?

Tiny
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Thank you, guys, in advance. Have followed your expertise over the years and always had great success with all my cars!

2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx LS, Vin Z

Looking for rear torque specs for the following:

1). Rear rearward lower control arm (to frame and to knuckle).

2). Rear forward control arm (to frame and to knuckle).

3) Rear lateral link bar (to frame and to knuckle).

4). Trailing arm (to frame and to knuckle).

5). Sway bar links (to knuckle).

6). Sway bar bushing bracket bolts to frame.
Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 AT 12:03 PM

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Tiny
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Sure, we got you covered, here are the rear suspension control arm and sway bar torque specifications as requested in the images below. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Ken. This is a great help! The majority of the torque specs I couldn't find anywhere, hence decided to reach out.

Thanks again and will keep you posted!
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Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 AT 4:46 PM
Tiny
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Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
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Monday, September 5th, 2022 AT 8:56 AM
Tiny
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Ken. Things have been going great with the rear end suspension rebuild of the malibu. I was curious, since I'm going to replace the sway bar links and bushings am I better off replacing the sway bar itself as well?

The existing one is somewhat rusted and pitted but seems solid. Tough time finding one though. GM discontinued manufacturing them and no one makes aftermarket ones. Did find one at auto salvage that only has 88,000 on it and rust free.

Is it worth replacing it as well?

Thank you
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Monday, September 5th, 2022 AT 1:00 PM
Tiny
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Can you upload a picture of it so I can see what you are talking about?
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Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 AT 10:42 AM

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