2001-2006 Acura MDX Front Strut - Single Torque Specs

3.5L V6

Applies to 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Acura MDX

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (26 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	148	109	Torque with weight on wheels
Control Arm Bolts	148	109	—
Control Arm Bolts	148	109	Torque with weight on wheels
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	148	109	—
⚠️ Flange Bolts (Strut-to-Knuckle)	150	110	Verify bolt size (14mm vs 16mm).
Flange Bolts (Strut-to-Knuckle)	150	110	Verify bolt size (14mm vs 16mm).
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Pinch Bolts (Knuckle)	88	65	For strut clamp style.
Pinch Bolts (Knuckle)	88	65	For strut clamp style.
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
Upper Mount Nuts	44	33	—
⚠️ Upper Mount Nuts	44	33	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for front strut - single on a 2001-2006 Acura MDX is 101 Nm (75 lb-ft).

There are 26 torque specifications for front strut - single on the 2001-2006 Acura MDX 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.