2022 Ford Explorer Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 11 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2022 Ford Explorer — including the Control Arm Bolt (torques to 85 ft-lbs, 19mm socket, M14x2.0 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 — 2022 Ford Explorer

On the 2022 Ford Explorer, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Control Arm Bolt (torques to 85 ft-lbs, 19mm socket, M14x2.0 thread); Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 94 ft-lbs, 19mm socket, M14x2.0 thread); Upper Control Arm Bolt (torques to 129 ft-lbs, 21mm socket, M14x2.0 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 — 2022 Ford Explorer

On the 2022 Ford Explorer, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Strut Mount Nut (torques to 47 ft-lbs, 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Shock Absorber Bolt (torques to 65-75 ft-lbs, 18mm socket, M12x1.75 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 — 2022 Ford Explorer

On the 2022 Ford Explorer, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Sway Bar Link Nut (torques to 66 ft-lbs, 18mm socket, M12x1.75 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 — 2022 Ford Explorer

On the 2022 Ford Explorer, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Steering Column U-Joint (torques to 22 ft-lbs, 12mm socket, M8x1.25 thread); Steering Rack Bolt (torques to 74 ft-lbs, 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 43 ft-lbs, 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Tie Rod Lock Nut (torques to 41 ft-lbs, 17mm socket, M12x1.25 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.

Wheel Hub & Bearing torque — 2022 Ford Explorer

On the 2022 Ford Explorer, the wheel hub & bearing fasteners are: Wheel Hub Bolt (torques to 80 ft-lbs, 17mm socket, M12x1.25 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 Explorer 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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