1999-2002 Mercury Cougar Front Struts - Pair Torque Specs

2.5L V6

Applies to 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 Mercury Cougar

Labor Time:2.5 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ 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
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
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

The primary torque specification for front struts - pair on a 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for front struts - pair on the 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.