Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specifications

2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC

Labor Time:1.7 hours

Torque Values (33 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Ball Joint Nut	117	86	New cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	117	86	New cotter pin
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	117	86	New cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use 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
Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Pinch Bolt	70	52	New bolt
Pinch Bolt	70	52	New bolt
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	70	52	New bolt
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
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	156	115	Torque in star pattern
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for ball joint - upper on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 117 Nm (86 lb-ft). Note: New cotter pin

There are 33 torque specifications for ball joint - upper on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC, covering all related fasteners and components.