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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Acura MDXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications - General: Suspension
SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS CHART
| Location | Item | Remark | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | Wheel nuts | 127 N.m (13.0 kgf.m, 94.0 lbf.ft) | |
| Knuckle damper pinch bolts/nuts | Use new bolts/nuts | 211 N.m (21.5 kgf.m, 156 lbf.ft) | |
| Hub bearing unit bolts | 98.1 N.m (10.0 kgf.m, 72.3 lbf.ft) | ||
| Lower arm ball joint castle nut | Use new nut | 103-113 N.m (10.5-11.5 kgf.m, 75.9-83.2 lbf.ft) | |
| Lower arm bolt (16 mm) | Use new bolt | 177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 130 lbf.ft) | |
| Lower arm bolt (14 mm) | Use new bolt | 93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft) | |
| Lower arm bushing self-locking nut | Use new nut | 162 N.m (16.5 kgf.m, 119 lbf.ft) | |
| Stabilizer bar bolts | 39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft) | ||
| Stabilizer link nuts | Use new nuts | 78 N.m (8.0 kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft) | |
| Damper nuts | Use new nuts | 59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft) | |
| Rear suspension | Wheel nuts | 127 N.m (13.0 kgf.m, 94.0 lbf.ft) | |
| Hub bearing unit bolts | 98.1 N.m (10.0 kgf.m, 72.3 lbf.ft) | ||
| Upper arm bolt | Use new bolt | 93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft) | |
| Upper arm ball joint castle nut | 59-69 N.m (6.0-7.0 kgf.m, 43-51 lbf.ft) | ||
| Lower arm A self-locking nut/adjusting bolt | Use new nut | 113 N.m (11.5 kgf.m, 83.2 lbf.ft) | |
| Lower arm A bolt | Use new bolt | 93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft) | |
| Lower arm B nut | Use new nut | 108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 79.6 lbf.ft) | |
| Lower arm B bolt | Use new bolt | 113 N.m (11.5 kgf.m, 83.2 lbf.ft) | |
| Trailing arm nuts | Use new nuts | 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft) | |
| Trailing arm bolts | Use new bolts | 103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 75.9 lbf.ft) | |
| Stabilizer bar bolts | 39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft) | ||
| Stabilizer Link nut | 49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft) | ||
| Stabilizer Link self-locking nut | Use new nut | 37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m, 27 lbf.ft) | |
| Dumper lower bolt | Use new bolt | 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft) | |
| Damper upper bolts | Use new bolts | 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft) | |
| Bump stop bolt | 59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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