Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| E150-E450 | |||
| Axle pivot nut (tighten with vehicle weight on the suspension) | 175 | 129 | - |
| Axle-to-radius arm nut | 300 | 221 | - |
| Upper ball joint pinch bolt nut | 104 | 77 | - |
| Lower ball joint nut | 176 | 130 | - |
| Front spring upper retainer bolt | 30 | 22 | - |
| Radius arm-to-rear bracket nut | 133 | 98 | - |
| Shock absorber lower nut | 80 | 59 | - |
| Shock absorber upper nut | 41 | 30 | - |
| Tie-rod end-to-spindle nut | 90 | 66 | - |
| Stabilizer bar bracket bolt | 25 | 18 | - |
| Jounce bumper screw | 30 | 22 | - |
| Brake disc shield bolts | 9 | - | 80 |
| E550 | |||
| Leaf spring-to-axle U-bolt nuts | 133 | 98 | - |
| Leaf spring-to-shackle nut and bolt | 250 | 184 | - |
| Leaf spring-to-bracket nut and bolt | 275 | 203 | - |
| Stabilizer bar bracket nuts | 47 | 35 | - |
| Stabilizer bar link nuts and bolts | 115 | 85 | - |
| Wheel knuckle caps | 81 | 60 | - |
| Lock pin nut | 81 | 60 | - |
| Brake caliper anchor plate bolts | 345 | 255 | - |
| Wheel bearing-to-wheel knuckle nuts | 190 | 140 | - |
| Tie-rod end-to-wheel knuckle nut | 115 | 85 | - |
| Track bar-to-axle bolt | 350 | 258 | - |
| Track bar-to-axle nut | 250 | 184 | - |
| Upper shock nut | 103 | 76 | - |
| Lower shock bolt | 133 | 98 | - |