Front Suspension Torques

[Craig K.]

From a 1988 Ford service manual:

Lower Arm to No.2 Crossmember - 110-150 ft.lbs.
Stab. Bar Mounting Clamp Bracket - 37-50 ft.lbs.
Stud and Washer assy. to stab. bar and to lower arm - 6-12 ft.lbs.
Spindle to Shock Strut - 140-200 ft.lbs.
Shock Strut to Upper Mount - 50-75 ft.lbs.
Ball Joint to Spindle - 80-120 ft.lbs.
Shock Upper Mount to Body - 50-75 ft.lbs.
Steering Gear to No.2 Crossmember - 90-100 ft.lbs.
Tie Rod End to Spindle - 35-47 ft.lbs.