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2005 ACURA MDX

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
13 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Lower Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

for 2005 Acura MDX 3.5L V6 · AWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Castle Nut
Critical
Tighten to align cotter pin.
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
75 lb-ft · 102 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
75 lb-ft · 101 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
⚠️ TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT. Large bushing bolt: 61 lb-ft.
47 lb-ft · 64 Nm
Mounting Bolts
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
98 lb-ft · 133 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
98 lb-ft · 133 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
52 lb-ft · 71 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
115 lb-ft · 156 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
115 lb-ft · 156 Nm
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