Torque Settings for Ford F150 10 (1997-2004)

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford F150 10 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 F150 10

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Front axle hub nut	255	188	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Wheel hub assembly	Front axle hub nut	345	254	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	40	30	Minimum torque	Manual Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	58	43	Maximum torque	Manual Transmission
Tie rod end	Front tie rod end nut	77	57	Minimum torque	2WD Coil Spring
Tie rod end	Front tie rod end nut	103	76	Maximum torque	2WD Coil Spring
Tie rod end	Front tie rod end nut	77	57	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Tie rod end	Front tie rod end nut	103	76	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Disc brake	Front disc caliper bolt	28	21	Minimum torque
Disc brake	Front disc caliper bolt	36	27	Maximum torque
Disc brake	Rear disc caliper bolt	27	20
Wheels	Wheel lug nut	135	100	12mm
Wheels	Wheel lug nut	203	150	14mm
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer bar link end	21	15	Minimum torque	2WD Coil Spring
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer bar link end	29	21	Maximum torque	2WD Coil Spring
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer bar link end	21	15	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer bar link end	29	21	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar

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Production years: 1997 - 2004
Generation: 10
Type of van: pickup
Model variant: Base
Also known as: Ford Lobo Ford F-250 Ford F150 Heritage

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

drivetrain torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Front axle hub nut	255	188	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Wheel hub assembly	Front axle hub nut	345	254	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Wheel hub assembly	Front hub & bearing assembly to Knuckle bolts	149	110	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Wheel hub assembly	Front hub & bearing assembly to Knuckle bolts	201	148	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar

steering torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Front tie rod end nut	77	57	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Tie rod end	Front tie rod end nut	103	76	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar

exhaust torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

brakes torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake disc shield bolts	9	7	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Disc brake	Front brake disc shield bolts	12	9	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
ABS	Front ABS sensor bolt	7	5	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
ABS	Front ABS sensor bolt	9	7	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
ABS	Front ABS sensor wire bracket bolt	7	5	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
ABS	Front ABS sensor wire bracket bolt	9	7	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar

suspension torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front lower shock absorber mounting nut	88	65	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front lower shock absorber mounting nut	118	87	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front upper shock absorber mounting nut	30	22	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front upper shock absorber mounting nut	40	30	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer bar bracket bolt	26	19	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer bar bracket bolt	34	25	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer bar link end	21	15	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer bar link end	29	21	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Radius arm	Front torsion bar to Crossmember bolt	40	30	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Radius arm	Front torsion bar to Crossmember bolt	54	40	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Radius arm	Front torsion bar to Crossmember nut	53	39	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Radius arm	Front torsion bar to Crossmember nut	72	53	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Control arm	Front lower control arm nut	164	121	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Control arm	Front lower control arm nut	200	148	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Control arm	Front upper control arm nut	113	83	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Control arm	Front upper control arm nut	153	113	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint nuts	113	83	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint nuts	153	113	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Ball joint	Front upper ball joints nuts	77	57	Minimum torque	4WD Torsion Bar
Ball joint	Front upper ball joints nuts	103	76	Maximum torque	4WD Torsion Bar

general torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

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Ford F150 10 (1997-2004) Torque Spec Settings

Most-used torque specs for Ford F150 10

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All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

drivetrain torque settings

steering torque settings

exhaust torque settings

brakes torque settings

suspension torque settings

general torque settings

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