Ford F150 10 (1997-2004) Torque Spec Settings

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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 settings for Ford F150 10

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 14 10
  • 4.2L Engine
  • 4x2
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 26 19
  • 4.2L Engine
 unverified source
Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 25 18
  • 4.2L Engine
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 255 188 Minimum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 345 254 Maximum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 40 30 Minimum torque
  • Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 58 43 Maximum torque
  • Manual Transmission
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 77 57 Minimum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 103 76 Maximum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 77 57 Minimum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 103 76 Maximum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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Disc brake Front disc caliper bolt 28 21 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front disc caliper bolt 36 27 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Rear disc caliper bolt 27 20
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 135 100 12mm
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 203 150 14mm
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link end 21 15 Minimum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link end 29 21 Maximum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link end 21 15 Minimum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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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
Oil pan Drain plug 14 10
  • 4.2L Engine
  • 4x2
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 26 19
  • 4.2L Engine
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan bolts 5 4 Stage 1
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 10 7 Stage 2
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle nuts 48 35
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Transmission botls 45 33
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil pan Front oil pan to Engine front cover bolts 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 27 20
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube to Cylinder head bolt 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover to Engine front cover bolts 25 18
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover to Engine front cover bolt 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pickup tube to Cylinder block bolts 25 18
  • 4.2L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pickup tube to Oil pan baffle nut 48 35
  • 4.2L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 25 18 Stage 1
  • 4.2L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 45 33 Stage 2
  • 4.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 4.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Stage 2
  • 4.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 50 37 Stage 3
  • 4.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 25 18 Short bolts, Final tighten
  • 4.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 45 33 Long bolts, Final tighten
  • 4.2L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold spacer assembly 6 4 Stage 1
  • 4.2L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold spacer assembly 10 7 Stage 2
  • 4.2L Engine
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bolts 6 4 Stage 1
  • 4.2L Engine
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bolts 10 7 Stage 2
  • 4.2L Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolts 5 4 Stage 1
  • 4.2L Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolts 10 7 Stage 2
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine block Engine to Transmission bolts 40 30
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Motor mount to Motor mount bracket bolts 70 52
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Motor mount to Subframe nuts 115 85
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine mounts RH motor mount to Motor mount bracket nut 70 52
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Motor mount bracket to Engine bolts 70 52
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Motor mount bracket to Engine nuts 70 52
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine ground strap to Motor mount nut 27 20
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine support insulator through bolts 74 55
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Wire harness bracket to Motor mount nut 27 20
  • 4.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Wire harness bracket to Motor mount stud nut 27 20
  • 4.2L Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bolts 3 2
  • 4.2L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 6 4
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator bolt and nuts 20 15 Minimum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator bolt and nuts 30 22 Maximum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 47 35
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket to Cylinder head bolts 40 30
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bracket bolts 24 18 Short bolt, Minimum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bracket bolts 31 23 Short bolt, Maximum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bracket bolts 41 30 Long bolt, Minimum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bracket bolts 54 40 Long bolt, Maximum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator positive cable nut 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator electrical connectors 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil to Valve cover 6 4
  • 4.2L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft synchronizer to Front cover bolt 25 18
  • 4.2L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft synchronizer drive gear to Camshaft bolt 45 33
  • 4.2L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft thurst plate to Cylinder block bolts 12 9
  • 4.2L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft position sensor drive gear 45 33
  • 4.2L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 160 118
  • 4.2L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft damper bolt 150 111
  • 4.2L Engine
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Camshaft Main cap retaining bolts/stud bolts 50 37 Stage 1
  • 4.2L Engine
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Camshaft Engine dynamic balance shaft thrust plate bolts 12 9
  • 4.2L Engine
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 25 18
  • 4.2L Engine
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Water pump Coolant recovery reservoir to Cylinder head stud bolts 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Water pump Coolant recovery reservoir to Bracket bolts 5 4
  • 4.2L Engine
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Water pump Coolant recovery reservoir to Gop bolts 9 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Heater core Heater hose bracket 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Heater core Heater water outlet tube 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Radiator Radiator fan shroud to Radiator bolts 9 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Radiator Water outlet tube to Intake manifold stud bolt 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor manifold bolt 21 15
  • 4.2L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bracket to Cylinder head bolts 48 35
  • 4.2L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bracket to Cylinder head nut 48 35
  • 4.2L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bracket to Cylinder head stud bolt 25 18
  • 4.2L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts 40 30 Minimum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts 55 41 Maximum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor mounting bracket nuts 21 15 Minimum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor mounting bracket nuts 29 21 Maximum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bolt 47 35 Minimum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bolt 63 46 Maximum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner to Cylinder block bolts 12 9
  • 4.2L Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover to Cylinder head bolts 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover to Cylinder head stud bolts 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm 30 22 Minimum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm 40 30 Maximum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm bolts 5 4 Stage 1
  • 4.2L Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm bolts 35 26 Stage 2
  • 4.2L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel supply manifold bolts 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate bolts 80 59
  • 4.2L Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel to Crankshaft bolts 80 59
  • 4.2L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil cooler tube bracket to Motor mount bracket nut 27 20
  • 4.2L Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter to Flywheel nuts 36 27
  • 4.2L Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Power steering pump bolts 25 18
  • 4.2L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump reservoir bolts 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump bracket bolts 48 35
  • 4.2L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump bracket to Water pump nuts 20 15
  • 4.2L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump bracket to Generator bracket bolts 20 15
  • 4.2L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pressure tube to pump nut 40 30
  • 4.2L Engine
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Power steering Power steering fluid reservoir bolts 9 7 Minimum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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Power steering Power steering fluid reservoir bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
  • 4.2L Engine
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 8 6
  • 4.2L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold flange nuts 40 30
  • 4.2L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head nuts 33 24
  • 4.2L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold LH nut 25 18
  • 4.2L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolts 33 24
  • 4.2L Engine
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EGR EGR tube to Exhaust manifold nut 40 30
  • 4.2L Engine
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EGR EGR transducer bracket to Intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • 4.2L Engine
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Catalytic converter Three-way catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold nuts 40 30
  • 4.2L Engine
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Catalytic converter Dual converter Y-pipe mounting bracket nut 40 30
  • 4.2L Engine
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brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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

general torque settings

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

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