2016-2018 Lincoln MKX Strut Assembly - Front Torque Specs

3.7L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, and 2018 Lincoln MKX

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (20 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
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
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts	122	90	—
⚠️ Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts	122	90	—
Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
⚠️ 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	Torque in star pattern
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for strut assembly - front on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 20 torque specifications for strut assembly - front on the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.