2004-2008 Ford F-150 Front Struts - Pair Torque Specs

4.2L V6

Applies to 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Ford F-150

Labor Time:3 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 front struts - pair on a 2004-2008 Ford F-150 is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

There are 22 torque specifications for front struts - pair on the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 4.2L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.