Lateral Arm Torque Specifications

2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8

Labor Time:1.7 hours

Torque Values (21 specifications)

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

The primary torque specification for lateral arm on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).

There are 21 torque specifications for lateral arm on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.