2016-2019 Ford Explorer Strut Assembly - Front Torque Specs

3.5L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:2.3 hours

Torque Values (18 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	148	109	Torque with weight on wheels
Control Arm Bolts	148	109	Torque with weight on wheels
⚠️ Lower Strut Bolt	475	350	⚠️ 350-406 lb-ft. Verify exact year. Massive torque required.
Lower Strut Bolt	475	350	⚠️ 350-406 lb-ft. Verify exact year. Massive torque required.
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	55	40	—
Strut Tower Nuts	55	40	—
Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts	140	104	—
⚠️ Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts	140	104	—
Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
⚠️ Upper Mount Nuts	41	30	—
Upper Mount Nuts	41	30	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for strut assembly - front on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 102 Nm (75 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 18 torque specifications for strut assembly - front on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.