Torque Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Axle Shaft Hub Nut ⁽¹⁾

111 (150)

Disc Brake Caliper-to-anchor Plate Bolts

41 (55)

Lower Ball Joint Pinch bolt/Nut

46 (63)

Wheel Lug Nuts

100 (135)

⁽¹⁾

Apply a small patch of Loctite 242 to the last 5 axle shaft CV joint threads, before installing the NEW axle shaft hub nut. Install and tighten the NEW axle shaft hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Stopping the rotation during torque procedure, will cause the nylon lock to set incorrectly. This will cause incorrect torque readings and lead to wheel bearing failure. Always install a NEW axle shaft hub nut after loosening or when the axle shaft hub nut has not been torqued to specification in a continuous rotation.