suspension

Front Struts - Pair Torque Specs

for 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC180 R172 1.6L I4 Turbo M270 · RWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

62 lb-ft · 84 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

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Strut Bolts

Critical

81 lb-ft · 110 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

86 lb-ft · 116 Nm

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Strut Tower Nuts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Sway Bar Link

Critical

43 lb-ft · 58 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

Torque in star pattern

95 lb-ft · 129 Nm

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2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC180 R172

12 fasteners