2001-2006 Acura MDX Front Struts - Pair Torque Specs

3.5L V6

Applies to 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Acura MDX

Labor Time:2.5 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	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	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
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	156	115	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for front struts - pair on a 2001-2006 Acura MDX is 101 Nm (75 lb-ft).

There are 22 torque specifications for front struts - pair on the 2001-2006 Acura MDX 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.