2002-2005 Ford Explorer Knuckle/Spindle - Front Torque Specs

4.0L V6 SOHC

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:2.9 hours

Torque Values (33 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
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	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
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	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
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
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
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
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern

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Common Questions

What is the torque spec for knuckle/spindle - front on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer?

The primary torque specification for knuckle/spindle - front on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 102 Nm (75 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

How many torque specs are there for Ford Explorer knuckle/spindle - front?

There are 33 torque specifications for knuckle/spindle - front on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC, covering all related fasteners and components.