Front Strut - Single 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	101	75	—
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	148	109	—
Control Arm Bolts	148	109	—
⚠️ Lower Strut Bolt	475	350	⚠️ 350-406 lb-ft. Verify exact year. Massive torque required.
Lower Strut Bolt	475	350	⚠️ 350-406 lb-ft. Verify exact year. Massive torque required.
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
⚠️ Upper Mount Nuts	41	30	—
Upper Mount Nuts	41	30	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—

The primary torque specification for front strut - single on a 2011-2015 Ford Explorer is 101 Nm (75 lb-ft).

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