2004 Ford Freestar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Suspension System Torque Specifications

SUSPENSION SYSTEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft
Wheel nuts 135 100
Front Suspension 
Lower arm-to-subframe bolts 90 66
Lower arm-to-ball joint stud nut 90 66
Stabilizer bar bracket bolts 63 46
Stabilizer bar link nuts 90 66
Tie-rod end-to-knuckle nut 80 59
Front hub and bearing assembly-to-knuckle bolts 130 96
Shock and spring assembly-to-knuckle bolt and nut 115 85
Upper mount-to-shock tower nuts 35 26
Axle shaft retaining nut 130 96
Steering shaft pinch bolt 30 22
Exhaust flex pipe-to-converter nuts 40 30
Rear Suspension 
Rear hub and bearing assembly-to-axle bolts 115 85
Trailing arm and bushing-to-subframe pivot bolt and nut 133 98
Track rod nut 90 66
Upper shock absorber-to-body bracket bolts 103 76
Shock absorber-to-axle bolts 80 59
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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