2013 Ford F-150 Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 15 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2013 Ford F-150 — including the Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 111 ft-lbs, 24mm socket, M16 thread). Every value is safety-critical; verify against your service manual and use a calibrated torque wrench. Full bolt specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.

Control Arms & Ball Joints torque — 2013 Ford F-150

On the 2013 Ford F-150, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 111 ft-lbs, 24mm socket, M16 thread); Upper Ball Joint Nut (torques to 85 ft-lbs, 21mm socket, M14 thread); Front Upper Control Arm Bolts (Silent Block) (torques to 111 ft-lbs, 21mm socket, M14 thread); Front Lower Control Arm Bolts (Pivot / Silent Block) (torques to 258 ft-lbs, 27mm (nut) / 21mm (bolt) socket, M20 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Struts, Shocks & Springs torque — 2013 Ford F-150

On the 2013 Ford F-150, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Upper Strut Tower Nuts (Top Mount) (torques to 46-47 ft-lbs, 21mm socket, M14 thread); Shock Absorber-to-Lower Arm Bolt/Nut (Rear) (torques to 351 ft-lbs, 30mm socket, M20 thread); Strut Lower Pinch Bolt / Nut (torques to 406 ft-lbs, 30mm socket, M20 thread); Rear Leaf Spring U-Bolt Nuts (torques to Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs | Stage 2: 59 ft-lbs | Stage 3: 89 ft-lbs, 7/8 in socket, 9/16-18 Grade 8 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 2013 Ford F-150

On the 2013 Ford F-150, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Sway Bar End Links (Front) (torques to 59 ft-lbs, 18mm socket, M12 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Steering (Tie Rods & Linkage) torque — 2013 Ford F-150

On the 2013 Ford F-150, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 85 ft-lbs, 21mm socket, M14 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Other Suspension Fasteners torque — 2013 Ford F-150

On the 2013 Ford F-150, the other suspension fasteners fasteners are: Transmission Mount Nuts (Mount to Crossmember) (torques to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm), See notes socket); Transmission Crossmember / Mount Bolts (torques to 76 ft-lbs (crossmember to frame) / 35 ft-lbs (mount to transmission), 18mm socket, M12 thread); Wheel Lug Nuts (torques to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Transmission Crossmember to Frame Bolts (torques to 66 ft-lbs (90 Nm), See notes socket); Hub Assembly Bolt (torques to 129 ft-lbs (175 Nm), 21mm socket, M14 x 1.5 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

How to torque F-150 suspension & steering fasteners

Torque suspension and steering fasteners with the vehicle at ride height (wheels loaded) wherever a bushing is involved — tightening a control-arm or sway-bar bushing bolt with the suspension hanging pre-loads the rubber and it fails early. Clean the threads, start every fastener by hand to avoid cross-threading, and make the final pass with a calibrated torque wrench rather than an impact gun. Ball-joint and tie-rod castle nuts take a new cotter pin; never back a castle nut off to line up the hole — only tighten to the next slot.

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