2014-2020 Acura MDX Upper Control Arm Torque Specs

3.5L V6

Applies to 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Acura MDX

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ 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
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
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

The primary torque specification for upper control arm on a 2014-2020 Acura MDX is 101 Nm (75 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for upper control arm on the 2014-2020 Acura MDX 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.