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2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD

4.6L V8FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Ball Joint - Lower Torque Specs

for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L V8 · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
1
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
Critical
40.6 lb-ft · 55 Nm
2
Ball Joint Castle Nut
Critical
70.1 lb-ft · 95 Nm
3
Wheel Lug Nut
Critical
99.6 lb-ft · 135 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
81 lb-ft · 110 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
94 lb-ft · 127 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
119 lb-ft · 161 Nm
Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
56 lb-ft · 76 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
125 lb-ft · 169 Nm
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