suspension

Front Struts - Pair Torque Specs

for 2000 Mercedes-Benz G500 W463 5.0L V8 M113 · 4WD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

81 lb-ft · 110 Nm

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Control Arm Bolts

Critical

Torque with vehicle weight on wheels

122 lb-ft · 165 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Strut Bolts

Critical

106 lb-ft · 144 Nm

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Strut Mount to Body Nuts

Critical

Hold strut rod while torquing.

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Strut Piston Rod Nut

Critical

Use impact or hold rod with Allen key.

44 lb-ft · 60 Nm

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Strut to Knuckle Bolts

Critical

May be cam bolts for alignment. Mark position before removal.

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts

Critical

113 lb-ft · 153 Nm

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Strut Tower Nuts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Sway Bar Link

Critical

56 lb-ft · 76 Nm

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Sway Bar Link Nuts

Hold shaft with Allen key

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

125 lb-ft · 169 Nm

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2000 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 W463

12 fasteners