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I need the rear shock torque specs for a 2007 sport trac
I need the torque specs for the sway bar link, lower control arm to hub bolt, shock bottom bolt, shock mount bolts and shock shaft bolt for a 2007 Ford Sport Trac 4wd.
Tried to paste these in a chart but it didn't work. 1st number incase you can't figure it out in this format is newton meters and second is ft lbs, except for Brake disc shield bolt,Fuel tank filler pipe hose clamps,Parking brake cable bracket bolt,Wheel speed sensor bolt. These four the second number is inch lbs.Tried to paste these in a chart but it didn't work. 1st number incase you can't figure it out in this format is newton meters and second is ft lbs, except for Brake disc shield bolt,Fuel tank filler pipe hose clamps,Parking brake cable bracket bolt,Wheel speed sensor bolt. These four the second number is inch lbs.
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Torque settings
Working on your car means you have to torque parts up when you fit them. Using correct torque levels is very important. Bolts will be tensioned when torquing up.
Always use a torque wrench when installing parts on your car!
Too much tension means the bolt will be stressed too much and can ultimately break.
Not enough tension means the bolt can either run loose or it can move around. This will damage the bolt and it's brackets. This can ultimately also lead to catastrophic failures.
Only use 8.8 grade bolts in suspension applications. (wishbones, dampers etc.) 10.9 grade or even worse 12.9 grade bolts are hardened.
The hardening process will improve the maximum possible load on the bolt, but it will also make the bolt relatively brittle.
Within suspension parts, you would rather see bolts bend than sheer. 8.8 grade bolts have the tendacy to bend, any hardended bolts have the tendacy to sheer.
Below is a guideline to the torque levels used on Metric bolts.
Bolt grades are printed on the head of the bolt.
Bolt Size
8.8
10.9
12.9
A2-70 (Stainless)
6mm (M6)
9Nm
13Nm
14Nm
7Nm
8mm (M8)
23Nm
33Nm
40Nm
17Nm
10mm (M10)
45Nm
65Nm
70Nm
33Nm
12mm (M12)
80Nm
115Nm
125Nm
57Nm
14mm (M14)
125Nm
180Nm
195Nm
16mm (M16)
195Nm
280Nm
290Nm
Note than when fitting bolts into Ally threads like rivnuts, manifolds and S1 uprights then the torque may need to be reduced.
Special note for Mr. Wiki - This is the thread size, not the head size.
Engine mount torque settings (K-Series)
Nm
RH engine mounting bracket to engine
RH engine mounting bracket to rubber mounting
RH engine rubber mounting to chassis
RH engine steady arm bolts
LH engine mounting bracket to rubber mounting
LH engine mounting bracket to engine
Lower steady arm bracket to sump
Lower steady arm bolts
Use Permabond A130(A912E7033V) on the sump end bolt on the lower steady arm
Front suspension torque settings (S2 K-Series)
Nm
Upper and lower wishbone pivot bolts
Upper swivel joint to steering arm
Lower swivel joint to plinth
Steering arm to hub carrier
Track rod end to steering arm
Damper to lower wishbone
Damper to top anchor bracket
Damper anchor bracket to chassis
Hub bearing unit to hub carrier
Brake caliper to hub carrier
Anti-roll bar rubber bush mounting clamps
Anti-roll bar drop links
Rear suspension torque settings (S2 K-Series)
Nm
Upper and lower wishbone pivot bolts
Upper and lower swivel joint ball pins
Upper swivel joint plinth to hub carrier
Toe-link outer ball joint to hub carrier*
Toe-link inner ball joint/wishbone to sub frame**
Toe link ball joint lock nuts
Damper to lower wishbone
Damper to chassis
Upper brake caliper to hub carrier (M10)
Lower brake caliper to hub carrier (M8)
Hub bearing unit to hub carrier
Rear hub nut
,*Check batch number of ball joint is 43273 or later
,**Check batch number of ball joint is 43725 or later
Adjustment
Check the backlash in bearing shaft direction and the axle hub deviation. Maximum for backlash should be 0.0020 in. (0.05mm) and for axle hub deviation 0.020 in. (0.05mm).
Fig. Checking wheel bearings for excessive play
NOTE
The rear wheel bearings are non-adjustable. If the wheel bearing is out of specifications, replace the wheel bearing. Removal & Installation
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Rear tire and wheel assemblyRear stabilizer linkRear axle shaft nutRear disc brake caliper and discSpeed sensorParking brake assembly at the wheel hubNo. 1 and 2 upper control arm assemblyNo. 1 and 2 rear suspension arm assemblyToe control linkRear axle from hub assembly using a plastic hammerNo. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector using a screwdriver4 bolts and rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the axle carrier assembly
To install:
Install or connect the following:
Hub on the carrier and tighten the bolts to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm)No. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector using a screwdriverRear axle into hub assemblyNo. 1 and 2 upper control arm assembly. Torque the new nut to the No. 2 rear upper control arm to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm). Temporarily tighten the No. 1 arm bolt.No. 1 and 2 rear suspension arm assembly. Temporarily tighten.Toe control link. Torque new nut to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm).Rear stabilizer link. Torque to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).Parking brake assembly at the wheel hubRear speed sensorRear axle shaft nut. Torque to 214 ft. Lbs. (290 Nm) and stake the nut with a chisel and hammer.Rear brake disc and disc brake caliper
Adjust the parking brake.
Stabilize the suspension as follows :
Install the wheel(s).
Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.
Raise the vehicle.
Remove the wheel.
Jack up the rear lower suspension armplacing a wood block in between. Apply a load to the suspension so that the lower suspension arm is plkaced in a horizontal position.
Fully tighten the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly to 119 ft. lbs. (161 Nm).
Fully tighten the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
Fully tighten the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly to 119 ft. lbs. (161 Nm).
Rear tire and wheel assembly
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
Remove or disconnect the following:
NOTE
If it is necessary to replace the hub or bearing, replace the components as an assembly.
Rear tire and wheel assemblyIf equipped with rear disc brakes, the caliper mounting bolts. Leave the brake line connected and suspend the assembly out of the way.Brake rotor or drum4 bolts and pull off the rear axle hubO-ring
To install:
Install or connect the following:
Hub on the carrier and tighten the bolts to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm)Rotor or drumCaliper, f equipped with rear disc brakes and tighten the bolts to 34 ft. lbs. (64 Nm)Wheel
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
If equipped with air suspension, move the height control switch in the trunk area to the OFF position.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cableRear wheel(s)Height control sensor link from the lower control armAnti-lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor and wiring harnessBrake caliper bracket from the rear axle carrier by removing the 2 bolts. Support the caliper with a piece of wire.Brake rotorParking brake shoes and cableCotter pin, lock cap and the nut holding the halfshaft to the rear axleSuspension member brace by removing the 2 boltsHalfshaft bolts and washersHalfshaft from the vehicleStrut rod
Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body for the No. 1 control arm.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Nut and adjusting camNut on the axle carrier side of the No. 1 lower control armSeparate the control arm from the axle carrierNo. 1 lower control armStabilizer bar link from the No. 2 lower control arm.
Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Nut and adjusting cam from the No. 2 lower control armNut and bolt holding the No. 2 lower control arm to the axle carrierNo. 2 control arm from the vehicleNut and bolt on the lower side of the strut assembly2 upper control arm set nuts and boltsAxle carrier with the upper control arm
Secure the axle carrier in a vise.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Nut holding the upper control arm to the axle carrier and remove the control armDust deflector. Use a suitable prytool.Oil seal
Fig. Removing the oil seal (inner)-LS 430
Remove the 2 bolts and nuts and shift the backing the plate towards the hub side (outside).
Remove or disconnect the following:
Axle hub
Fig. Removing the axle hub from the axle carrier-LS 430 Backing plate.Inner race (outside) from the axle hub
Fig. Removing the inner race (outside) from the axle hub-LS 430 Oil seal (outer) from the axle
Fig. Removing the oil seal (outer)-LS 430 Snapring from inside the axle housingBearing from the axle housing
To install:
Install or connect the following:
New bearing to the axle housingSnapring to the axle carrier, using snapring pliersNew outer oil seal. Coat the oil seal lip with multipurpose grease.
Fig. Installing the oil seal (outer)-LS 430 Backing plate to the axle housing. Do NOT install the bolts or nuts at this time.Inner race (inside) to the axle housingAxle hub to the axle housingBacking plate in position. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 43 ft. lbs. (59 Nm).New oil seal (inner) to the axle housing. Coat the oil seal lip with multipurpose grease.
Fig. Installing the oil seal (inner)-LS 430 New dust deflector. Be sure to align the hose for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector and axle carrier.Upper control arm to the axle carrier by installing the nut. Tighten the nut to 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm).Axle carrier and upper control arm to the vehicle as an assembly2 upper control arm set bolts and tighten the bolts to 121 ft. lbs. (164 Nm)Bolt and nut holding the strut to the axle carrier. Tighten to 101 ft. lbs. (137 Nm).Bolt and nut connecting the No. 2 lower control arm to the axle carrier. Tighten the bolt to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm).Nut and adjusting cam to hold the No. 2 lower control arm to the body. Align the adjusting cam marks and tighten the nut to 57 ft. lbs. (78 Nm).Stabilizer bar link to the No. 2 lower control arm and tighten the nut to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm)No. 1 lower control arm to the axle carrier and body. Install the nut to hold the No. 1 lower control arm to the axle carrier. Tighten the nut to 43 ft. lbs. (59 Nm).Nut and adjusting cam to hold the No. 1 lower control arm to the body. Align the matchmarks and tighten the nut to 57 ft. lbs. (78 Nm).Strut rod to the axle carrier and body. Install the bolt and nut to hold the strut rod to the body. Tighten to 57 ft. lbs. (78 Nm).Bolt and nut to hold the strut rod to the axle carrier. Tighten to 136 ft. lbs. (184 Nm)Parking brake shoes and cableOutboard joint side of the halfshaft and align the matchmarks on the side gear shaft and the halfshaft. Coat the threads with clean oil and install the hexagon bolts. Tighten bolts to 61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm).Suspension member brace with the 2 bolts. Tighten the 2 bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).Nut to hold the halfshaft to the rear axle. Tighten the nut to 213 ft. lbs. (289 Nm).Lock cap and cotter pinBrake disc to the axle hub with the matchmarks aligned. Install the 2 screws and tighten the screws to 48 inch lbs. (5 Nm).Brake caliper to the vehicle and install the 2 bolts. Tighten the bolts to 77 ft. lbs. (104 Nm).ABS speed sensor and wiring harnessHeight control sensor link with the matchmarks aligned. Tighten the nut to 48 inch lbs. (5 Nm).Rear wheel(s)Negative battery cable
Lower the vehicle and turn ON the air suspension switch.
Fig. Exploded view rear carrier assembly, hub and bearing-
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
WARNING
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS sensor
Rear wheel(s)Height control sensor link from the lower control armAnti-lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor and wiring harnessBrake caliper bracket from the rear axle carrier by removing the 2 bolts. Support the caliper with a piece of wire.Brake rotorParking brake shoes and cableToe control linkSeparate upper control arm assemblyShock absorber from axle carrierSuspension arms No 1 and 2 from axle carrierRear axle from carrier
4 bolts and axle & bearing assembly. Tighten to 48 ft. lbs (65 Nm)Rear wheel bearing dust deflectorRear drive axleUpper control arm. Temporarily tightenNo 2 and No 1 suspension arms. Tighten to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm)Shock absorber. Temporarily tightenToe control link. Tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)Fully tighten upper control arm. Tighten to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm)Height control sensorParking brake shoes and cableSpeed sensorRear disc brake caliperFully tighten shock with new nut to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm)Rear tire
Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment
Check ABS speed sensor signal
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Rear wheelWheel speed sensorAxle halfshaftBrake caliper and rotorParking brake shoesParking brake cableNo. 1 lower suspension arm boltNo. 2 lower suspension arm boltToe control linkUpper ball jointAxle carrier from the vehicle
Press the hub out of the wheel bearing, then remove the backing plate.
Remove the snapring, then press the wheel bearing out of the axle carrier.
To install:
NOTE
Use a new toe control link nut for assembly.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, while using the following torque values:
Backing plate bolts: 43 ft. lbs. (59 Nm)No. 1 lower suspension arm bolt: 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm)No. 2 lower suspension arm bolt: 81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm)Toe control link nut: 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm)Upper ball joint nut: 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm)Brake caliper support bolts: 77 ft. lbs. (104 Nm)Rear wheel lug nuts: 76 ft. lbs. (103 Nm)
Fig. Exploded view rear Axle carrier and hub assembly-ES 330
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Rear tire and wheel assemblyBrake caliper support bracketBrake rotorSkid control sensor wire4 bolts and rear hub and bearing assemblySkid control sensor
To install:
Install or connect the following:
NOTE
Inspect bearing back lash and hub deviation
Skid control sensorRear axle hub and bearing assembly with 4 bolts. Tighten to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm)Skid control sensor wire
Rear discRear disc brake caliper assembly. Tighten to 46 ft. lbs (62 Nm)Flexible brake hoseRear tire and wheel
inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment
Check ABS speed sensor signal
Stabilizer Bar
Removal & Installation
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the 2 nuts and left stabilizer bar link. If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud. Repeat for the right side.
Remove the 8 bolts, 2 No. 1 brackets and 2 bushings. Two types of bolts are used, so make sure the correct bolts are installed.
Remove the stabilizer bar.
To install:
Install the stabilizer bar.
Install the bushing and bracket with the 2 bolts and tighten to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). Install the bushing to the inner side of the bushing stopper on the stabilizer bar.
Connect the stabilizer bar links and tighten the nuts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm). Repeat for the right side.
Install the rear wheels.
Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment.
Strut & Coil Spring
Removal & Installation
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
CAUTION
Do NOT remove the center nut to the strut at this time. The spring on the strut is under high pressure and can cause serious injury.
No. 2 luggage compartment trim coverLeft and right deck side trim boxRear luggage compartment trim coverFront luggage compartment trim coverLeft and right side luggage compartment trim coversRear wheelRear wheel fender linerNo. 2 differential support protectorRear suspension member braceRear No. 2 lower control armMounting bolts and strut assembly
To access the upper control arm,
remove the shock absorber and the strut bar. Also, disconnect the sway
bar from the lower control arm, if your particular Ram model is equipped
with it. After that, you can hold the coil spring in place with a
spring compressor.
Secure the wheel hub assembly to the chassis using a wire before you
disconnect the upper ball joint. This will prevent damage to the brake
hose. When ready, release the ball joint using a ball-stud loosening
tool (see Resources).
The upper control arm mounts to the chassis with a cam bolt assembly.
Once removed, you can place the control arm on a vise and remove the
bushings using a bushing service tool (see Resources). When installing
the new bushings, do not use any lubricant but make sure the flange on
the bushing end seats properly on the arm bore. Then re-install the
upper control arm. When finished, take your Dodge vehicle to a good shop
to align the front suspension.
Lower Control Arm Bushings
Remove the shock absorber and
strut bar. If your particular model is equipped with a sway bar,
disconnect it from the lower control arm.
Secure the coil spring with a spring compressor and release the lower
ball joint from the wheel/hub assembly using a ball stud loosening tool
(see Resources).
Now you can release the lower control arm by removing the rear
mounting bolts. Remove the bushings with a bushing service tool (see
Resources). When installing the new bushings, do not use lubricant and
make sure they seat properly on the control arm bore. Then replace the
lower control arm. When finished, take your Dodge vehicle to a good shop
to align the front suspension
Here are the tie rod end nut torque specs:
• Lower Control Arms - (Front and Rear bolt) 129 ft-lbs x2 and (Knuckle Stud) 37 ft-lbs
• Upper Control Arms - (Front and Rear bolt) 140 ft-lbs x2 and (Knuckle Stud) 37 ft-lbs
• Inner Tie Rods - 81 ft-lbs
• Outer Tie Rods - (Knuckle Stud) Tie Rod nut 44 ft-lbs and jam nut 55 ft-lbs
• Stabilizer Links - 17 ft-lbs
• Rear Shocks - Lower and Upper 85 ft-lbs
• Front Shocks - Module Bolt x2 37 ft-lbs, Module nut x3 37 ft-lbs and Stud nut 37 ft-lbs
SAFELY RAISE SUPPORT VECHICLE ON JACK STANDS. MAKE VECHICLE SITTING ON LEVEL SOLID GROUND. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS , REMOVE HEAT SHIELD, IF EQUIPPED WITH 15 INCH WHEELS, REMOVE BALL JOINT CLAMP NUT, REMOVE SWAY BAR TO CONTROL ARM BOLTS, REMOVE STRUT CLEVIS FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, REMOVE SWAY BAR TO CROSSMEMBER BOLTS LOOSEN THEM AND ROTATE THE SWAY BAR AWAY FROM THE CONTROL ARM, LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM STEERING KNUCKLE. REMOVE BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS. REMOVE CONTROL ARM. DURING INSTALLATION TORQUE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS 120 FT LBS. CONTROL ARM STEERING KNUCLE TORQUE NUT 70 FT LBS.TORQUE SWAY BAR BOLTS 21 FT LBS.
You have to remove them - that "block" is the upper strut-to-body mounting section and serves as the upper seat for the spring as well as the anchor for the top of the strut. You need to take those four 17mm bolts out, as well as the rear upper sway bar bolt, the upper control arm bolt (at the top of the hub), and the bottom bolt on the strut, where it goes through the lower control arm. You'll then have to compress the spring enough to take the bolt out of the "block" (it goes through sideways, and I believe is 19mm on the bolt head as well as the nut). At this point, you can slide the spring/strut out of the block, decompress the spring, pull out the strut, and install a new spring over the strut. Recompress enough to get the top of the strut visible through the anchor bolt hole in the block, rebolt it, decompress the spring, and reinstall the assembly in the car. Usually when you go to reinstall it, the bottom of the strut is not angled quite right once the top four 17mm bolts are back in and the block is secured to the body. I put a large screwdriver through the lower strut bolt hole at the bottom of the strut and use that to turn it, or I grab the weld near the bottom of the strut with large ChanneLock pliers and turn it until it's aligned with the control arm properly. Once it is, put the lower bolt back in, rebolt the control arm and sway bar, and you're good to go.
Note - this job will not affect alignment specs - you don't remove any bolts used in aligning the car, so that's not a concern when doing this repair.
Remove the front wheel.
Locate and remove the 3 nuts on the upper frame mount,top of the shock.(torque 20 ft lb)
Remove the nut on the sway bar link.(torque 18 ft lb)
Remove the lower bolt that goes thru lower control arm and shock.(torque 258 ft lb)
Then use a spring compressor to compress spring and remove the nut on the spring plate.(41 ft lb)
Section 04-01: Suspension and Wheel Hubs, Front
1996 Taurus, Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Stabilizer Bar
Removal
Raise vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
Support vehicle with hoist or safety stands behind front sub-frame (5C145).
CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten nut, or bearing and seal damage will result. Install nut using hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
Remove and discard nuts retaining stabilizer bar link (5K484) assembly to front stabilizer bar (5482) and front shock absorber (18124) with an 8 mm closed-end wrench and an 18 mm open-end wrench.
Remove nuts retaining steering gear (3504) to front sub-frame, and move steering gear off the front sub-frame.
With another set of support safety stands under front sub-frame, remove two rear subframe retaining bolts. Lower rear of the front sub-frame to obtain access to stabilizer bar brackets (5486).
Remove front stabilizer bar U-bracket bolts and replacestabilizer bar brackets and/or front stabilizer bar as required. Discard lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493) and bolts.
Installation
Clean front stabilizer bar to remove dirt and contamination in area of stabilizer bar insulator installation position.
Lubricate inside diameter of new lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator with Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube E25Y-19553-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESF-M99B112-A. Do not use any mineral or petroleum based lubricants as they will deteriorate the rubber lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulators.
Install new lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulators onto front stabilizer bar and position them in approximate location.
Install stabilizer bar bracket on front sub-frames and install new bolts. Tighten to 30-40 Nm (22-29 lb-ft).
Raise front sub-frame and install new front sub-frame-to-body retaining bolts. Position steering gear onto front sub-frame and install retaining nuts. Tighten to 115-135 Nm (85-99 lb-ft).
CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten nut, or bearing and seal damage will result. Install nut using hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
Install stabilizer bar link to front shock absorber and to front stabilizer bar, making sure that the stabilizer bar link is properly positioned. The letters "Top LH" and "Top RH" are moulded into the stabilizer bar link for correct assembly to the front shock absorber strut.
Install new nuts and secure stabilizer bar link assembly to front stabilizer bar and front shock absorber. Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-75 lb-ft) at front shock absorber strut and 47-63 Nm (35-46 lb-ft) at front stabilizer bar.
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