2002-2005 Ford Explorer Wheel Hub - Front Torque Specs

4.6L V8

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:1.7 hours

Torque Values (27 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Axle Nut	250	184	Use new cotter pin or stake nut
Axle Nut	250	184	Use new cotter pin or stake nut
⚠️ Axle Nut	250	184	Use new cotter pin or stake nut
Axle Nut (4WD)	250	184	4WD models only. 2WD uses adjustable castle nut.
⚠️ Axle Nut (4WD)	250	184	4WD models only. 2WD uses adjustable castle nut.
Axle Nut (4WD)	250	184	4WD models only. 2WD uses adjustable castle nut.
⚠️ CV Bolts	76	56	—
CV Bolts	76	56	—
CV Bolts	76	56	—
Cover Screws	14	10	—
Cover Screws	14	10	—
Cover Screws	14	10	—
Differential Cover Bolts	35	26	—
Differential Cover Bolts	35	26	—
Differential Cover Bolts	35	26	—
⚠️ Driveshaft U-Joint Straps	20	15	Tighten evenly
Driveshaft U-Joint Straps	20	15	Tighten evenly
Driveshaft U-Joint Straps	20	15	Tighten evenly
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Wheel Bearing Unit Bolts	120	89	Excludes 2WD Ranger with separate bearings.
Wheel Bearing Unit Bolts	120	89	Excludes 2WD Ranger with separate bearings.
Wheel Bearing Unit Bolts	120	89	Excludes 2WD Ranger with separate bearings.
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for wheel hub - front on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 250 Nm (184 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin or stake nut

There are 27 torque specifications for wheel hub - front on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.