Used to have a link for all of the bolts on a mustang and the torque specs but can't find it. Going to do some suspension work and would like to know what the specs are for control arms, struts, spindles. etc.
Didn't see it in tech archives. Anyone have it handy?
Thanks
Edit: does this look right?
Rack to Frame (100 ft lbs)
Pinch Bolt on Shaft (25 ft lbs)
Sway Bar Bracket (35 - 50 ft lbs)
A-Arms to Crossmember (110 150 ft lbs)
Inner Tie Rods to Rack (Flush - One at a time)
Spindle to Ball Joint (80 - 120 ft lbs)
Spindle to Outer Tie Rod (35 - 50 ft lbs, Jam nut same)
Spindle to Strut (150 - 200 ft lbs)
Spindle to End Links (5 - 20 ft lbs)
Top Strut to Plate (60 - 90 ft lbs)
Dust Cover (10 - 15 ft lbs)
Bearing Adjustment Nut (Seating while rotating: 15 - 20 ft lbs, Back Off then Final: 15 - 25 inch lbs)
Brake Caliper to Banjo Fitting (20 - 30 ft lbs)
Brake Caliper to Spindle (45 - 65 ft lbs)
Lug Nuts (85 - 105 ft lbs)
Rear UCA/LCA 75-97 ft lbs
Didn't see it in tech archives. Anyone have it handy?
Thanks
Edit: does this look right?
Rack to Frame (100 ft lbs)
Pinch Bolt on Shaft (25 ft lbs)
Sway Bar Bracket (35 - 50 ft lbs)
A-Arms to Crossmember (110 150 ft lbs)
Inner Tie Rods to Rack (Flush - One at a time)
Spindle to Ball Joint (80 - 120 ft lbs)
Spindle to Outer Tie Rod (35 - 50 ft lbs, Jam nut same)
Spindle to Strut (150 - 200 ft lbs)
Spindle to End Links (5 - 20 ft lbs)
Top Strut to Plate (60 - 90 ft lbs)
Dust Cover (10 - 15 ft lbs)
Bearing Adjustment Nut (Seating while rotating: 15 - 20 ft lbs, Back Off then Final: 15 - 25 inch lbs)
Brake Caliper to Banjo Fitting (20 - 30 ft lbs)
Brake Caliper to Spindle (45 - 65 ft lbs)
Lug Nuts (85 - 105 ft lbs)
Rear UCA/LCA 75-97 ft lbs
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