2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 X166

4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278AWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
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suspension

Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specs

for 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 X166 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278 · AWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
94 lb-ft · 127 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
81 lb-ft · 110 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
122 lb-ft · 165 Nm
Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
56 lb-ft · 76 Nm
Strut Tower Nuts
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Sway Bar Link Nuts
Hold shaft with Allen key
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
125 lb-ft · 169 Nm
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