suspension

Lower Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

for 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 W163 3.2L V6 M112 · AWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

65 lb-ft · 88 Nm

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Control Arm Bolts

Critical

Torque with vehicle weight on wheels

122 lb-ft · 165 Nm

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Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Nut

Critical

Use new nut.

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Lower Control Arm Frame Bolts

Critical

TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT. Use new bolts if TTY.

92 lb-ft · 125 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Strut Bolts

Critical

85 lb-ft · 115 Nm

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Strut Tower Nuts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 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

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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1999 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 W163

9 fasteners