Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specifications

2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6

Labor Time:1.7 hours

Torque Values (14 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	117	86	New cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
Ball Joint Nut	117	86	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
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	70	52	New bolt
Pinch Bolt	70	52	New bolt
⚠️ 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
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—

The primary torque specification for ball joint - upper on a 2011-2015 Ford Explorer is 101 Nm (75 lb-ft).

There are 14 torque specifications for ball joint - upper on the 2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.