2016-2018 Lincoln MKX Lower Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

3.7L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, and 2018 Lincoln MKX

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
Ball Joint Nut	88	65	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
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
Strut Bolts	115	85	—
Strut Bolts	115	85	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
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	136	100	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for lower control arm - front on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

There are 22 torque specifications for lower control arm - front on the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.