Torque Settings for Ford Falcon 6 (1998-2008)

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Falcon 6 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Ford Falcon 6

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	26	19		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	14	10		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	11	8	Minimum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	16	12	Maximum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Oil filter	Oil filter	16	12		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	17	13		BA Model I6 Engines
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	10	7		BA Model V8 Engines
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolts	25	18		BA Model V8 Engines
Differential	Drain plug	30	22		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Drain plug	30	22		BA Model Beam Axle
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bolts	103	76		BA Model

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Production years: 1998 - 2008
Generation: 6
Type of van: car
Model variant: Base
Also known as: Ford Fairmont FTE TE50 FTE TS50

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	26	19		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	14	10		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	11	8	Minimum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	16	12	Maximum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan to Cylinder block/front cover	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan to Main bearing cross bolts	58	43		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	2	1	Stage 1	BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	20	15	Stage 2	BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	2	1	Stage 1	BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	20	15	Stage 2	BA Model V8 Engines
Oil filter	Oil filter	16	12		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil filter	Oil filter adaptor to Cylinder block	17	13		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil filter	Oil filter adapter bolts	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil filter	Oil filter adapter bolt	25	18		BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure sensor	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	14	10		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	12	9	Minimum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	16	12	Maximum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Oil dipstick	Oil level indicator tube bolt	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil dipstick	Oil level indicator tube bolt	10	7		BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump to Cylinder block	10	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump bolts	10	7		BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump pickup tube to Oil pump	10	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump pickup tube to Main bearing bolt	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump screen cover and tube bolts	10	7		BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump screen cover and tube spacer	25	18		BA Model V8 Engines
Piston rods	Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod	25	18	Step 1	BA Model I6 Engines
Piston rods	Connecting rod caps bolts	43	32	Stage 1	BA Model 5.4L Engine
Piston rods	Rod bearing caps bolts	25	18	Stage 1	BA Model V8 Engines
Piston rods	Rod bearing caps bolts	45	33	Stage 2	BA Model V8 Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30	Step 1	BA Model I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30	Stage 1	BA Model V8 Engines
Cylinder head	Mounting brackets to Cylinder head	47	35	M8	BA Model I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Mounting brackets to Cylinder head	23	17	M10	BA Model I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Mounting brackets to Cylinder head	47	35	7/6	BA Model V8 Engines
Cylinder head	Cam cover to Cylinder head	13	10	Front two long bolts	BA Model I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Cam cover to Cylinder head	10	7	Six short bolts	BA Model I6 Engines
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	17	13		BA Model I6 Engines
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	10	7		BA Model V8 Engines
Spark plugs	Brake hose clip to Spark plug cover	3	2		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper to lower	16	12		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold lower to Cylinder head	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Upper intake manifold bolts	8	6	Minimum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Intake manifold	Upper intake manifold bolts	12	9	Maximum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Oil pan	Lower intake manifold retaining bolts	8	6	Minimum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Intake manifold	Lower intake manifold retaining bolts	10	7	Maximum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper strut to Upper manifold`	16	12		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper strut to Cylinder head	16	12		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold lower strut to Lower manifold	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold lower strut to Cylinder block	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold lower strut to Engine mount support	50	37		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold butterfly shaft actuator assembly	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold vacuum connectors	4	3		BA Model I6 Engines
Throttle body	Electronic throttle body to Upper intake manifold	10	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Throttle body	Throttle body spacer to Intake manifold bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine mount to Engine mount bracket	102	75		BA Model I6 Engines
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket to Cylinder block	50	37		BA Model I6 Engines
Engine mounts	Motor mount to Cylinder block bolts	63	46		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Engine mounts	Motor mount through bolt	200	148		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Engine mounts	Motor mount through bolts	80	59		BA Model V8 Engines
Engine mounts	Motor mount cross bolts	80	59		BA Model V8 Engines
Engine mounts	Motor mount nut	103	76		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine front cover fasteners	25	18	Stage 1, Fasteners 1 through 5	BA Model 5.4L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine front cover fasteners	48	35	Stage 2, Fasteners 6 and 7	BA Model 5.4L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine front cover fasteners	48	35	Stage 3, Fasteners 8 through 15	BA Model 5.4L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine front cover bolts and studs	25	18	Stage 1, Fasteners 1 through 5	BA Model V8 Engines
Engine mounts	Engine front cover bolts and studs	50	37	Stage 2, Fasteners 6 and 7	BA Model V8 Engines
Engine mounts	Engine front cover bolts and studs	25	18	Stage 3, Fasteners 11 through 15	BA Model V8 Engines
Sensor	Intake manifold pressure/temperature sensor	3	2		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Oil temperature sensor	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Knock sensor to Cylinder block	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Knock sensor	20	15		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Sensor	Crankshaft position sensor to Timing cover	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Sensor	Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Sensor	Cylinder head temperature sensor to Cylinder head	15	11		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Cylinder head temperature sensor (CHT)	26	19		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Alternator	Alternator bracket (rear) to Cylinder block	25	18		BA Model I6 Engines
Alternator	Generator upper mounting bracket bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Alternator	Generator lower mounting bolts	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Starter	Starter retaining bolts	21	15	Minimum torque	BA Model
Starter	Starter retaining bolts	27	20	Maximum torque	BA Model
Battery	Battery hold down support bolt	2	1	Minimum torque	BA Model
Battery	Battery hold down support bolt	4	3	Maximum torque	BA Model
Battery	Ignition coil	6	4		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Battery	Ignition coil cover bolts	10	7		BA Model V8 Engines
Camshaft	Variable cam timing unit to Camshaft	20	15	Step 1	BA Model I6 Engines
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket bolts	120	89		BA Model V8 Engines
Camshaft	Cam caps to Cylinder head	10	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing caps bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing cap assemblies	10	7		BA Model V8 Engines
Camshaft	Oil control valve seals to Cam cover	7	5		BA Model I6 Engines
Camshaft	VCT oil control valves to Cam caps	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Crankshaft	Main bearing cap bolts	85	63		BA Model I6 Engines
Crankshaft	Main bearing cap bolts	40	30	Stage 1	BA Model V8 Engines
Crankshaft	Main bearing cap cross-mounted bolts	30	22	Stage 1	BA Model V8 Engines
Crankshaft	Vertical main bearing cap fasteners	40	30		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Crankshaft	Main bearing cap side bolts	30	22		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft vibration damper/front pulley to Crankshaft	125	92		BA Model I6 Engines
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	90	66	Stage 1	BA Model 5.4L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	50	37	Stage 3	BA Model 5.4L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	90	66	Stage 1	BA Model V8 Engines
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	50	37	Stage 3	BA Model V8 Engines
Common rail	Fuel rail to Intake manifold	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Water pump	Water pump to Cylinder block	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Water pump	Water pump bolts	20	15	Minimum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Water pump	Water pump bolts	30	22	Maximum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Water pump	Water pump bolts	20	15		BA Model 4.0L I6 Engines
Water pump	Coolant pump pulley bolts	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolts	25	18		BA Model V8 Engines
Heater core	Heater tube to Thermostat housing	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Heater core	Heater tube to Block (exhaust side)	27	20		BA Model I6 Engines
Heater core	Heater return tube bolt	20	15	Minimum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Heater core	Heater return tube bolt	30	22	Maximum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Heater core	Heater supply tube screw & washer	8	6	Minimum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Heater core	Heater supply tube screw & washer	12	9	Maximum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Radiator	Discharge hose clamp to Radiator support bolt	8	6		BA Model
Radiator	Thermostat housing to Cylinder head	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Radiator	Thermostat housing bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Radiator	Water outlet to Thermostat housing	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bolt upper front mount	23	17	Black colour	BA Model
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bolts	23	17	Gold colour	BA Model
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bracket bolts	48	35		BA Model I6 Engines
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bracket bolts	28	21		BA Model V8 Engines
Air conditioning	A/C liquid line to Front LH apron body clamp bolt	10	7		BA Model
Air conditioning	A/C liquid line to Rear LH body saddle clamp nut	8	6		BA Model
Air conditioning	A/C liquid line - nut joint	23	17		BA Model
Air conditioning	A/C compressor to Suction and discharge hose bolts	10	7		BA Model
Air conditioning	A/C condenser core to A/C liquid line and discharge hose bolts	10	7		BA Model
Air conditioning	A/C condenser core bracket to Radiator bolts	7	5		BA Model
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing cover to Cylinder block	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain fixed chain guide to Cylinder block and cylinder head	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain tensioner to Cylinder head	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain hydraulic tensioner bolts	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain hydraulic tensioner bolts	25	18		BA Model V8 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain guide pivot bolt to Oil pump	27	20		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain guide pivot nut	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain guide bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain guide bolts	10	7		BA Model V8 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt idler pulley bolt	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt idler pulley bolt	25	18		BA Model V8 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt	25	18		BA Model 4.0L I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt	25	18		BA Model 4.0L I6 Engines
Valve cover	Valve cover bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Valve cover	Valve cover bolts and studs	10	7		BA Model V8 Engines
Rocker arm	Spark plug cover to Rocker cover	8	6		BA Model I6 Engines
Fuel system	Fuel injection supply manifold bracket bolts	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Fuel system	Pressure regulator tube nut	27	20		BA Model
Fuel system	Fuel tank retaining shield	35	26		BA Model
Fuel system	Fuel tank retaining strap	28	21		BA Model
Fuel system	Fuel tank retaining strap	28	21		BA Model

drivetrain torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Rear ring gear bolts	140	103	L.H. thread	BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Rear ring gear bolts	140	103	L.H. thread	BA Model Beam Axle
Differential	Rear bearing cap bolts	55	41		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Rear bearing cap bolts	55	41		BA Model Beam Axle
Differential	Rear differential case bolts	40	30	L.S.D.	BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Rear differential case bolts	40	30	L.S.D.	BA Model Beam Axle
Differential	Differential rear cover to Subframe bolt	200	148	M14 bolt, ±40 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Filler plug	30	22		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Filler plug	30	22		BA Model Beam Axle
Differential	Drain plug	30	22		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Drain plug	30	22		BA Model Beam Axle
Differential	Final drive assembly front mounting bolt	140	103	Step 1	BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Final drive assembly rear mounting bolt	200	148	Step 1	BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Rear differential blade to Differential bolt	88	65	M12 bolt, ±17 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Front differential bush (subframe) to Differential bolt	140	103	M16 bolt, ±28 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Wheel hub assembly	Front wheel bearing nut	300	221		BA Model
Wheel hub assembly	Rear axle wheel hub nut	290	214		BA Model
Wheel hub assembly	Rear axle bearing retainer plate bolts	45	33		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Wheel hub assembly	Rear axle bearing retainer plate bolts	45	33		BA Model Beam Axle
Clutch pressure plate	Clutch pressure plate to Flywheel	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Clutch pressure plate	Clutch pressure plate to Flywheel	48	35		BA Model V8 Engines
Clutch assembly	CSC to Clutch housing	10	7		BA Model
Clutch assembly	CSC to Pipe fitting nut	14	10		BA Model
Clutch assembly	CSC bleed screw	8	6		BA Model
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel/Flex plate to Crankshaft	75	55		BA Model I6 Engines
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flex plate to Flywheel disc	60	44	Turbo only	BA Model
Flywheel/Flex plate	Manual flywheel housing to Block	50	37		BA Model I6 Engines
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel to Crankshaft	75	55		BA Model I6 Engines
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel to Crankshaft	80	59		BA Model V8 Engines
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission cooler line bracket nut	10	7		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Transmission mount/case	Transmission to Engine bolts	48	35		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Torque converter	Torque converter to Flexplate nuts	35	26		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear track arms to Body	75	55		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear track arms to Body	75	55		BA Model Beam Axle
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear track arms to Pivot link	75	55		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear track arms to Pivot link	75	55		BA Model Beam Axle
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear pivot link to Axle housing cover	15	11		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear pivot link to Axle housing cover	15	11		BA Model Beam Axle
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear axle housing vent	15	11		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear axle housing vent	15	11		BA Model Beam Axle

steering torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod ball housing	85	63		BA Model
Tie rod end	Inner tie rod metric hex nut	30	22		BA Model
Tie rod end	Outer tie rod metric hex nut	47	35	Minimum torque	BA Model
Tie rod end	Outer tie rod metric hex nut	63	46	Maximum torque	BA Model
Tie rod end	Inner tie rod	100	74		BA Model
Steering knuckle	Rear knuckle bolt	115	85		BA Model
Steering rack	Rack and pinion assembly metric hex nut	30	22		BA Model
Steering rack	Rack pad locknut	75	55		BA Model
Steering rack	Steering gear to Sub-frame	80	59		BA Model
Steering rack	Valve end fittings	17	13		BA Model
Steering rack	Cylinder end fittings	27	20		BA Model
Pinion	Pinion lower retaining nut	40	30		BA Model
Pinion	Pinion lower screw plug	60	44		BA Model
Steering column	Steering column to Instrument panel	18	13		BA Model
Steering shaft	Steering shaft to Connector tube	25	18		BA Model
Steering shaft	Intermediate shaft to Steering rack input shaft	22	16		BA Model
Steering wheel	Steering wheel to Steering column	38	28		BA Model
Steering wheel	Driver air bag to Steering wheel	5	4		BA Model
Power steering	Power steering pump bolts	25	18		BA Model V8 Engines
Power steering	Power steering pump bolts	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Power steering	Pump to Mounting brackets	50	37		BA Model V8 Engines
Power steering	Pump to Mounting brackets	25	18		BA Model I6 Engines
Power steering	Power steering brackets to Cylinder head and cylinder block	43	32		BA Model I6 Engines
Power steering	Discharge fitting to Pump	5	4		BA Model
Power steering	Feed pipes tube nuts	20	15		BA Model
Power steering	Pressure and return tube nuts	35	26		BA Model
Power steering	Pressure hose tube nut	24	18		BA Model
Power steering	Return hose clamp screw	30	22		BA Model
Power steering	Reservoir to Pump	50	37		BA Model
Power steering	Power steering reservoir bracket bolts	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Power steering	Power steering reservoir bracket nut	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine

exhaust torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head	27	20		BA Model I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	25	18		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	23	17	Minimum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	27	20	Maximum torque	BA Model V8 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold studs	12	9		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold lower heat shield	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold slip joint stud	15	11		BA Model I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold slip joint nut	23	17		BA Model I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to Y-pipe nuts	40	30		BA Model 5.4L Engine
Muffler	Intermediate muffler outlet pipe to Rear muffler inlet pipe nuts	35	26		BA Model 6 Cylinder Engines
Muffler	Intermediate muffler outlet pipe to Rear muffler inlet pipe nuts	35	26		BA Model 8 Cylinder Engines
Muffler	Y-pipe assembly outlet pipe to Intermediate muffler assembly inlet pipe bolts	35	26		BA Model 8 Cylinder Engines
Catalytic converter	Catalyst assembly inlet pipe to Manifold nuts	25	18		BA Model 6 Cylinder Engines
Catalytic converter	Catalyst assembly inlet pipes to Manifold nuts	25	18	LHS & RHS	BA Model 8 Cylinder Engines
Catalytic converter	Catalyst assembly outlet pipe to Intermediate muffler assembly inlet pipe bolts	35	26		BA Model 6 Cylinder Engines
Catalytic converter	Catalyst assembly outlet pipes to Y-pipe assembly inlet pipe nuts	35	26		BA Model 8 Cylinder Engines

brakes torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front disc brake caliper bolts	115	85		BA Model
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bolts	103	76		BA Model
Disc brake	Front caliper body bolt	98	72	Minimum torque	BA Model
Disc brake	Front caliper body bolt	132	97	Maximum torque	BA Model
Disc brake	Rear caliper to Bracket pin nuts	20	15		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Disc brake	Rear caliper to Bracket pin nuts	20	15		BA Model Beam Axle
Disc brake	Disc brake	11	8		BA Model
Brake line	Front brake hose bolts	30	22		BA Model
Brake line	Front brake hose banjo bolts	12	9	Minimum torque	BA Model
Brake line	Front brake hose banjo bolts	14	10	Maximum torque	BA Model
Brake booster	Brake booster retaining nuts	23	17	±3.4 Nm	BA Model
Brake pedal	Pedal box housing	23	17	±3.4 Nm	BA Model
Brake pedal	Adjuster motor retaining bolts (adjustable pedal)	5	4	±0.5 Nm	BA Model
Parking brake	Parking brake screw	10	7	M6 screw, Minimum torque	BA Model
Parking brake	Parking brake screw	12	9	M6 screw, Maximum torque	BA Model
Parking brake	Parking brake screw	20	15	M8 screw, Minimum torque	BA Model
Parking brake	Parking brake screw	30	22	M8 screw, Maximum torque	BA Model
ABS	Rear ABS sensor to Knuckle screw	10	7	M6 screw, ±2 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)

suspension torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Front wheel nut	125	92		BA Model
Wheels	Rear wheel nut	125	92		BA Model Beam Axle
Spring	Front spring seat to Body	35	26		BA Model
Spring	Rear spring 'U' bolt nuts	60	44		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Spring	Rear spring 'U' bolt nuts	60	44		BA Model Beam Axle
Spring	Rear spring to Rear axle U-bolt nut	60	44		BA Model Beam Axle
Spring	Rear spring to Rear spring front hanger	105	77		BA Model Beam Axle
Spring	Rear spring shackle to Rear hanger and spring	120	89		BA Model Beam Axle
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber to Upper attachment	35	26		BA Model
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber to Upper mount bolt	70	52		BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber to Upper mounting bracket	70	52		BA Model Beam Axle
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket to Body	35	26		BA Model Beam Axle
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber to Lower control arm	80	59		BA Model
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber to Knuckle bolt	121	89	M14 bolt, ±18 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber to Spring plate	75	55		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber to Spring plate	75	55		BA Model Beam Axle
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber to Spring plate nut	45	33		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber to Spring plate nut	45	33		BA Model Beam Axle
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer bar bracket	35	26		BA Model
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar bracket to Subframe screw	25	18	M8 screw, ±5 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar clamp bolt	20	15		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar clamp bolt	20	15		BA Model Beam Axle
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar lower attachment nut	53	39	M10 nut, ±2.5 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer bar link nuts	55	41		BA Model
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer bar droplink to Rear lower control arm assembly nut	25	18	M10 nut, ±5 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Control arm	Front upper arm to Mounting bracket	50	37		BA Model
Control arm	Front upper arm mounting bracket to Body	35	26		BA Model
Control arm	Rear upper control arm assembly to Subframe nut	140	103	M14 nut, ±28 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Control arm	Rear upper control arm assembly to Subframe nut	140	103	M14 nut, ±28 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Control arm	Front lower control arm to Sub-frame	115	85		BA Model
Control arm	Front lower control arm assembly to Sub-frame nut	140	103	M14 nut, ±28 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Control arm	Rear lower control arm assembly to Sub-frame nut	105	77	M12 nut, ±15 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Control arm	Front lower control arm assembly to Knuckle nut	126	93	M12 nut, ±24 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Control arm	Rear lower control arm assembly to Knuckle nut	140	103	M14 nut, ±28 Nm	BA Model Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Control arm	Rear suspension arms to Axle housing	75	55		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Control arm	Rear suspension arms to Axle housing	75	55		BA Model Beam Axle
Control arm	Rear suspension arms to Body	75	55		BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Control arm	Rear suspension arms to Body	75	55		BA Model Beam Axle
Ball joint	Front ball joint to Spindle	90	66		BA Model
Ball joint	Rear ball joint nuts	115	85		BA Model

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