2001-2011 Mazda Tribute Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specs

2.3L I4

Applies to 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Mazda Tribute

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (14 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	New cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	New cotter pin
Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	61	45	New bolt
Pinch Bolt	61	45	New bolt
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—

The primary torque specification for ball joint - upper on a 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

There are 14 torque specifications for ball joint - upper on the 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute 2.3L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.