Question 1

What is the torque spec for front struts - pair on a 1996-2001 Ford Explorer?

Accepted Answer

The primary torque specification for front struts - pair on a 1996-2001 Ford Explorer is 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).

Question 2

How many torque specs are there for Ford Explorer front struts - pair?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 torque specifications for front struts - pair on the 1996-2001 Ford Explorer 5.0L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	110	81	—
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	144	106	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—

Front Struts - Pair Torque Specifications

Torque Values (7 specifications)