Ford Ranger 3 USA (1998-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Ranger 3 USA 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 Ranger 3 USA

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil filter Oil filter 13 10
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 16 12
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt idler pulley bolt 24 18
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 48 35
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Drain plug 24 18
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Wheels Wheel nuts 135 100
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  • Production years: 1998 - 2012
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Mazda B-Series

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan bolts 11 8
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 13 10
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter bolts 57 42
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 14 10
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bracket bolt 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump drive assembly hold down bolt 19 14
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Oil pump Oil pickup tube 11 8
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod nuts 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 32 24 Bolts 8mm
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 12 9 Stage 1, Bolts 12mm
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 25 18 Stage 2, Bolts 12mm
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Cylinder head Cassette to Cylinder head bolt, LH 12 9
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Cylinder head Cassette to Cylinder head bolt, RH 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 16 12
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Throttle body Accelerator control splash shield bolts 3 2
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine block Transmission to Cylinder block cradle bolts 47 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine block Cassette to Engine block bolt 19 14
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block cradle nuts (outside) 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block cradle bolts (outside) 14 10
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block cradle bolts (inside) 15 11 Stage 1
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block cradle bolts (inside) 34 25 Stage 2
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block cradle Torx bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block cradle set screws 3 2
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine block Block heater screw 4 3
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine mounts Motor mount (engine side) 41 30
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine mounts Motor mount (frame side) 129 95 Minimum torque
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine mounts Motor mount (frame side) 170 125 Maximum torque
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 19 14
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Sensor Knock Sensor (KS) bolt 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Alternator Generator bolts 47 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket bolts 42 31
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Alternator Generator terminal nut 12 9
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Alternator Generator B+ terminal nut 17 13
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Starter Starter motor solenoid B-terminal nut 12 9
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Starter Starter motor S-terminal nut 6 4
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Battery Battery cable engine bracket bolt 25 18
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Battery Battery cable shield assembly bolt 5 4
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Battery Ground wire to Cowl nut 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Battery Ground wire to Engine bolt 25 18
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Battery Ignition coil bolts 6 4
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Battery Ignition coil bracket lower front bolt 23 17
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Battery Ignition coil bracket lower rear bolts 28 21
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Battery Ignition coil bracket upper bolts 8 6
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 85 63
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing caps bolts 7 5 Stage 1
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing caps bolts 16 12 Stage 2
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley 45 33 Stage 1
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main caps 98 72
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft 29 21
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft chain guide 11 8
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail 11 8
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Water pump Water pump 12 9
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Water pump Water pump pulley 14 10
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Heater core Heater tube assembly front bolt 28 21
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Heater core Heater tube assembly rear bolt 23 17
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Coolant expansion tank Coolant expansion tank to Body nuts and bolts 7 5
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Radiator Coolant outlet pipe bolts - front 25 18
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Radiator Coolant outlet pipe bolts - rear 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 11 8
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Radiator Thermostat outlet connection bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Radiator Cooling fan clutch to Cooling pump pulley 55 41
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Radiator Cooling fan shroud to Radiator bolts 6 4
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Radiator Cooling fan to Clutch bolts 7 5
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Radiator Draincock 2 1
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Radiator Radiator to Radiator support bolts 7 5
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor and power steering bracket bolts 42 31
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor manifold bolt 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Air conditioning A/C tube bracket nut 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 47 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt 47 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing cover 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt tensioner 24 18
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt idler pulley bolt 24 18
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover 11 8
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Fuel system Fuel pressure relief valve bolts 6 4
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Fuel system Fuel supply tube to Fuel rail bolts 6 4
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Rear differential fill plug 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub nut 34 25 Stage 1
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
  • 2WD
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub bolts 115 85
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
  • 4WD
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel axle nut 220 162
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
  • 4WD
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 13 10 Stage 1
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 50 37 Stage 2
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate bolts 13 10 Stage 1
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate bolts 50 37 Stage 2
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate inspection cover 27 20
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission cooler tube bracket 48 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission pan 16 12
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission to Engine bolts 47 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to Crossmember nuts 99 73
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Transmission mount/case Bell housing bolts 48 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Torque converter Flexplate to Converter 48 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter to Flexplate nuts 47 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter drain 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle bolts 66 49
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Front outer tie rod 50 37
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Tie rod end Front inner tie rod 100 74
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Steering rack Steering box bolts 88 65
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Steering wheel Steering wheel bolt 41 30
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump bolts 25 18
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump pulley bolts 25 18
  • 4.0L SOHC 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 nuts 22 16
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 12 9
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust Y-pipe assembly to Exhaust manifold nuts 40 30
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Pipe 41 30
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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EGR EGR valve bolts 25 18
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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EGR Exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube fittings 50 37
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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EGR EGR valve coolant hose bracket nut 20 15
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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EGR EGR vacuum regulator bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold to Dual converter Y-pipe nuts 40 30
  • 4.0L SOHC 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
Shock absorbers/shocks Front lower shock bolt 24 18
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
  • 2WD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front lower shock bolt 80 59
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
  • 4WD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front upper shock bolt 30 22
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock lower nut 61 45
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock upper nut 27 20
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Stabilizer bar Front swaybar bracket bolts 50 37
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bar bracket 48 35
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front swaybar endlinks 11 8
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer endlinks 34 25
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Control arm Front lower arm to Frame bolts 163 120
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Control arm Front upper arm to Frame bolts 136 100
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Ball joint Front lower ball joint 133 98
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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Ball joint Front upper ball joint 56 41
  • 4.0L SOHC Engine
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general torque settings

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

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