Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specs

for 1997 Ford Thunderbird 5.0L V8 · FWD

Units

3 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

Critical

40.6 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Ball Joint Castle Nut

Critical

70.1 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nut

Critical

99.6 lb-ft · 135 Nm

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