Torque value for upper and lower ball joints on a 2003 honda accord v6 sedan?
Anybody know how many foot pounds of torque the castle nuts need to be tighened with a torque wrench on a 2003 accord v6 sedan? Tried researching online but couldn't find info. Also if anybody knows the torque for the compliance bushings. Any help will be appreciated. And if anybody knows would they need to be tightened with a load on the suspension or no?
Tie rod end: 32 Ft-Lbs.
Upper ball joint nut: 30- 35 Ft-Lbs.
Lower ball joint nut: 36- 43 Ft-Lbs
If you need the other torque specs, you should let me know because I did not know what else you've removed to replace both upper and lower ball joints. The specs I've given to you are from the FSM (Factory Service Manual) issued by Honda for your Accord. HTH
It does not matter the suspension has to be under load or not if all you have replaced are the ball joints. Unless the control arms were removed, then everything has to be torqued under load. HTH
Edit: To other members who request a copy of the FSM: I've sent an E mail to you. With the copy. Having problem down loading? Send your E mail again and describe your problem.
These things are not critical. It used to be that head bolts were the only things where torque was specified but now everything is as a due diligence thing to stop claims for damage caused by stripping threads.
These will have nylon nuts I'd guess so tight is fine. I don't know anyone who'd use a torque wrench on this sort of nut.
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