2006 Ford F-150 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2006 Ford F-150 lug nut torque is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), tightened with a 21 mm socket on M14x2.0 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) · Socket size: 21 mm · Thread: M14x2.0.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2006 Ford F-150. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Ford lug-nut torque varies more by chassis than most makes — 100 ft-lbs for Focus/Fusion/Fiesta, 150 ft-lbs for half-ton F-150, and 165 ft-lbs for Super Duty F-250/F-350. F-150s from 2004-2014 use a 21mm OEM socket, while 2015+ aluminum-body trucks moved to the larger 22mm. Ford torque-to-yield (TTY) head bolts are standard from the early 2000s — do not reuse them, ever.

Common fastener categories on the 2006 Ford F-150

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2006 model-year work: Always use a calibrated torque wrench for safety-critical fasteners, and replace lock washers and crush washers on every reassembly.

Tools you will need

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2006 Ford F-150?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2006 Ford F-150 is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), using a 21 mm socket on M14x2.0 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2006 Ford F-150 lug nuts?

The 2006 Ford F-150 uses a 21 mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2006 Ford F-150 fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Ford F-150 years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

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All 104 2006 Ford F-150 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2006 Ford F-150, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Wheels — 2006 Ford F-150

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2006 Ford F-150. Lug nut tightens to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the wheels. The wheel lug nut uses a 21mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) at the wheels.

Brakes — 2006 Ford F-150

Brake fasteners on the 2006 Ford F-150 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. The rear caliper slide pin / swing bolt (small pivot bolt for hinged caliper style) uses a 14 mm drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 27 ft-lbs at the hinged single-bolt style rear caliper pivot pin. At the front brake caliper, the brake caliper bolt torques to 25-30 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front wheel hub, plan for a 24mm tool on a M16 x 2.0 stud; final torque is 185 ft-lbs (250 Nm) (front brake caliper bracket bolt). Rear brake caliper bracket bolts (bracket to rear axle/knuckle) tightens to 184 ft-lbs, takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear caliper mounting bracket to rear axle flange/knuckle, 2 bolts. The banjo bolt (brake hose to caliper — front and rear) uses a 17 mm drive on a M10 banjo bolt thread, torqued to 26 ft-lbs at the brake flex hose banjo fitting at caliper body. At the all double-flare brake line fittings throughout system, the brake line tube nut fittings torques to 10-15 ft-lbs for 3/16 lines; 18-22 ft-lbs for larger lines (10 mm or 11 mm flare nut (line) wrench drive, SAE 3/16 inverted flare: 3/8-24 UNF; larger: 7/16-24 UNF thread). For the rear caliper slider/guide pin bolts to bracket, 2 bolts, plan for a 14 mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (rear brake caliper slide pin bolts (caliper body to bracket)). Front brake caliper bracket bolts (bracket to steering knuckle) tightens to 148 ft-lbs, takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front brake caliper mounting bracket to steering knuckle, 2 bolts. The front brake caliper slide pin bolts (caliper body to bracket) uses a 15 mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the front caliper guide pin bolts holding caliper to bracket, 2 bolts.

Engine — 2006 Ford F-150

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2006 Ford F-150, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the bottom of engine block, oil sump (m8 hex flange pilot bolts), the oil pan bolts torques to Ford FSM 3-stage: Stage 1 ~2 Nm, Stage 2 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), Stage 3 +60 degrees (see notes for full sequence) (10 mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the along top of each camshaft, all regular caps, plan for a 8 mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is Initial 53 in-lbs, then +45 degrees (TTY per Summit Racing); final value 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) (camshaft bearing cap bolts (all journal caps)). Cam phaser / vct sprocket assembly bolt (each camshaft) tightens to Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm); Stage 2: +90 degrees additional rotation, takes a 18 mm (or T60 Torx on some variants) driver, runs on M12 camshaft bolt threads, located at the front of each camshaft, one bolt per phaser (2 total). The knock sensor bolt uses a 13 mm drive on a M8 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) at the engine block lower sides (one per bank). At the belt tensioner to front of engine block, the accessory drive belt tensioner bolts torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (15 mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the ps pump to mounting bracket, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (power steering pump bolts). Power steering pressure tube fitting tightens to 48 ft-lbs (65 Nm), takes a 19 mm driver, runs on Metric flare or AN fitting threads, located at the high-pressure line fitting at pump or steering gear. The rear main oil seal retainer bolts uses a 8 mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) at the rear main seal housing to block. At the bellhousing lower inspection / dust cover, the flexplate inspection cover bolts torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (15 mm drive, M10 thread). For the exhaust manifold nuts on studs, both banks, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) per OEM FSM; Summit Racing two-pass: 18 ft-lbs then 26 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold nuts (manifold to head)). Oil filter adapter bolts tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil filter adapter plate to engine block. The accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt uses a 15 mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) at the idler pulley bracket, front of engine. At the throttle body to upper intake manifold, 4 bolts, the throttle body bolts torques to Stage 1: 80 in-lbs (see notes for full sequence) (10 mm drive, M6 thread). For the lower front of block near trigger wheel, plan for a 8 mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) (crankshaft position (ckp) sensor bolt). Water pump bolts tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump to engine front cover. The oil pressure switch uses a 22 mm or sender socket drive on a 1/8 NPT tapered pipe thread thread, torqued to 10 ft-lbs (14 Nm) at the engine block near oil filter. At the torque converter studs through flexplate, 4 nuts, the torque converter to flexplate nuts torques to 27 ft-lbs (36 Nm) (15 mm drive, M10 thread). For the connecting rod big end, 2 bolts per rod (16 total), plan for a Torx T45 or 10 mm tool on a M9 proprietary (small hex or Torx T45) stud; final torque is 32 ft-lbs + 105 degrees (TTY) (connecting rod cap bolts). Ignition coil bolt (coil-on-plug) tightens to 53 in-lbs (6 Nm), takes a 8 mm driver, runs on M6 threads, located at the each coil-on-plug to valve cover, 1 bolt per coil (8 total). The cylinder head bolts uses a 13 mm 12-point or Torx E14 drive on a M11 torque-to-yield head bolt thread, torqued to Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs (all bolts, center-out sequence) (see notes for full sequence) at the each cylinder head, 10 bolts per head (20 total). At the pulley to water pump hub, the water pump pulley bolts torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (10 mm drive, M8 thread). For the fuel rail to intake manifold (both banks), plan for a 8 mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) — FSM; Summit Racing: 89 in-lbs + 90 degrees TTY (fuel rail (injection supply manifold) bolts). Timing chain guide bolts tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the lh and rh timing chain guides inside engine front cover area. The spark plug uses a 16mm Socket drive on a M14 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm) at the cylinder head. At the cross-bolt positions in main bearing caps (numbered 21-30), the main bearing cap cross bolts (side bolts) torques to 30 ft-lbs initial; then +90 degrees (TTY) (13 mm drive, M10 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 16mm tool on a M14 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 19 ft-lbs (26 Nm) (oil drain plug). A/c compressor bolts tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the a/c compressor to bracket and block. The engine/transmission support frame crossmember bolts uses a 18 mm (horizontal); 15 mm (vertical) drive on a M12 (horizontal); M10 (vertical) thread, torqued to Horizontal pinch bolts: 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm); Vertical bolts: 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm) at the engine-transmission support crossmember to frame rails. At the oil filter housing, passenger side engine block, the oil filter torques to 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm) (Oil filter cap wrench drive, Spin-on filter (3/4-16 SAE) thread). For the left-side (driver) engine mount through-bolt, plan for a 24 mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is TTY — refer to Ford service manual procedure (engine mount through bolt (lh side)). Thermostat housing bolts tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the thermostat housing to intake manifold coolant crossover. The heated oxygen sensor (ho2s) uses a 22 mm O2 sensor socket drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 34 ft-lbs (46 Nm) at the exhaust manifold and downstream pipes (4 sensors total). At the pickup tube brace/spacer to engine block or ladder, the oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer / strap bolt torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (10 mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the flexplate to crankshaft, rear of engine (6 bolts), plan for a 12 mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 59 ft-lbs (80 Nm) — OEM FSM; Summit Racing performance: 177 in-lbs + 60 degrees TTY (flexplate bolts (automatic transmission)). Engine front cover bolts (timing cover) tightens to Stage 1 (bolts 1-5): 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (see notes for full sequence), takes a 13 mm / 15 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 (most); M10x1.5 (2 studs) threads, located at the timing cover to engine block, multiple bolt sizes and positions. The engine mount through nut (rh side) uses a 24 mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 184 ft-lbs (250 Nm) at the right-side engine mount through-bolt nut. At the lh and rh motor mount bracket-to-block, each side, the engine mount insulator bracket to cylinder block bolts torques to 46 ft-lbs (63 Nm) (18 mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the oil pump to engine front cover / block, plan for a 10 mm tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) — FSM; Summit Racing: 177 in-lbs + 60 degrees TTY for performance builds (oil pump bolts). Timing chain hydraulic tensioner bolts (each bank) tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 13 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the each bank, 2 bolts per tensioner (4 bolts total). The valve cover bolts (lh and rh) uses a 8 mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) at the top of each cylinder head; 15 bolts lh, 14 bolts rh. At the exhaust manifold stud-in-head, m10 studs, the exhaust manifold studs (to cylinder head) torques to 9 ft-lbs (12 Nm) (Stud installer or double-nut method drive, M10x1.5 (stud into aluminum head) thread). For the bracket connecting block-mounted bracket to rubber mount insulator, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 53 ft-lbs (72 Nm) (engine mount insulator bracket to engine support insulator bolts). Generator (alternator) lower mounting bolts tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the alternator to bracket lower pivot bolt. The camshaft mega journal bearing cap bolts uses a 8 mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 53 in-lbs + 45 degrees (TTY) at the center mega journal cap on each camshaft. At the one sensor per bank near vct housing at front of head (2 total), the camshaft position (cmp) sensor bolt torques to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) (8 mm or T30 Torx drive, M6 thread). For the main bearing caps, numbered 1-20 (inner = bolts 1-10, outer = bolts 11-20), plan for a 13 mm (inner); 10 mm (outer) tool on a M11 (inner); M8 (outer side bolts) stud; final torque is Pass 1: 89 in-lbs (all 1-20) (see notes for full sequence) (main bearing cap bolts — vertical (inner and outer)). Oil pan drain plug tightens to 10 ft-lbs (14 Nm), takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the bottom of oil pan, threaded drain hole. The exhaust manifold to y-pipe / catalytic converter nuts uses a 15 mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm) at the manifold-to-y-pipe collector flange nuts. At the cylinder head, the cylinder head temperature (cht) sensor torques to 19 ft-lbs (26 Nm) (Sensor socket drive, M12 thread). For the pickup tube flange to oil pump body, plan for a 8 mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (10 Nm); Summit Racing adds +45 degrees for performance (oil pump screen and pickup tube to oil pump bolts). Intake manifold bolts (lower — to cylinder heads) tightens to Stage 1: 18 lb-in (see notes for full sequence), takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the lower intake manifold to cylinder heads, 4 bolts per side (8 total). The harmonic balancer / crankshaft damper pulley bolt uses a 1-3/16 in or 30 mm drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 103 ft-lbs (see notes for full sequence) at the front of crankshaft, single center bolt.

Drivetrain — 2006 Ford F-150

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2006 Ford F-150 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. For the differential bearing caps in axle housing, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 77 ft-lbs (105 Nm) (rear axle differential bearing cap bolts (8.8-in)). Differential cover bolt tightens to 25-35 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the differential cover. The rear driveshaft to rear axle pinion flange bolts uses a 12-point 12 mm socket drive on a M12 12-point thread, torqued to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) at the rear driveshaft u-joint strap bolts to rear differential pinion flange. At the transmission bellhousing to engine block, the transmission-to-engine bolts (bellhousing) torques to 44 ft-lbs (60 Nm) (18 mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the pinion shaft nut at front of rear differential housing, plan for a 1-3/8 in or 35 mm tool on a 7/8-20 SAE or M22 stud; final torque is Minimum 140 ft-lbs initial (see notes for full sequence) (rear axle pinion nut (crush sleeve axle)). Transfer case electronic shift motor bolts tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 8 mm or T27 Torx driver, runs on M6 threads, located at the electronic shift motor (encoder motor) to transfer case housing (3 bolts). The transfer case to transmission adapter bolts and nuts (4wd) uses a 18 mm drive on a M12 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the transfer case mounting flange to transmission output adapter. At the rear differential housing side or upper plug, the rear differential filler plug torques to 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm) (3/8 in drive square drive, 3/8 in square drive or 1/4 NPT thread). For the transmission rubber mount stud nuts at crossmember, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (transmission mount nuts (mount to crossmember)). Transmission crossmember to frame bolts tightens to 66 ft-lbs, takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the transmission support crossmember to frame rail bolts. The front halfshaft (cv axle) flange bolts to front differential output shaft uses a 12-point 12 mm socket drive on a M12 12-point thread, torqued to 60 ft-lbs (82 Nm) at the cv axle inner flange to front differential output shaft flange (4wd). At the front driveshaft u-joint to transfer case output flange, the front driveshaft to transfer case output flange bolts (4wd) torques to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (12-point 12 mm socket drive, M12 12-point thread). For the pinion shaft retention bolt in differential carrier, plan for a 10 mm tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm) (rear axle differential pinion shaft lock bolt). Rear differential housing cover bolts (8.8-in axle — steel cover) tightens to 33 ft-lbs (46 Nm), takes a 13 mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear differential cover, 10 bolts. The rear axle housing mounting bolts (to frame/hanger brackets) uses a 21 mm drive on a M14 thread, torqued to 66 ft-lbs (89 Nm) at the axle housing attachment to suspension components. At the ring gear to differential carrier, 10 bolts, the rear differential ring gear bolts (8.8-in axle) torques to 77 ft-lbs (105 Nm) — FSM; Ford Performance 8.8 sheet: 97-102 ft-lbs (18 mm drive, M12x1.25 LEFT-HAND THREAD thread).

Suspension — 2006 Ford F-150

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2006 Ford F-150 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Lug nuts (all four wheels) tightens to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), takes a 21 mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the all four wheels, 6 lug nuts per wheel (24 total). The front strut upper mount nuts (3-stud top hat) uses a 18 mm drive on a M12 thread, torqued to 52 ft-lbs (70 Nm) at the top of front strut/shock through strut tower, 3 nuts. At the lower ball joint taper stud through steering knuckle, the front lower ball joint nut torques to 111 ft-lbs (22 mm drive, Castle nut, 22 mm thread). For the pitman arm taper on recirculating ball steering gear output shaft, plan for a 33 mm tool on a SAE taper / M20 stud; final torque is 173-233 ft-lbs (pitman arm to steering gear nut). Idler arm bracket to frame bolts tightens to 125-169 ft-lbs, takes a 21 mm driver, runs on M14 threads, located at the idler arm bracket mounting bolts to frame (2 bolts). The front hub bearing assembly bolts (4wd) uses a 18 mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 148 ft-lbs (200 Nm) at the front wheel hub bearing to steering knuckle, 4 bolts. At the cv axle stub nut at front hub, 36 mm center nut, the front cv axle / halfshaft hub retainer nut (4wd center nut) torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) (36 mm drive, M36 or proprietary thread). For the top of rear shock at frame hanger bracket, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M12 stud; final torque is 66 ft-lbs (90 Nm) (rear shock absorber upper mount). Front sway bar end link nut (lower, to lca) tightens to 66 ft-lbs, takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M12 threads, located at the sway bar end link lower nut at lower control arm. The pitman arm to center link (drag link) ball stud nut uses a 21 mm drive on a Castle nut, 21 mm thread, torqued to 56-75 ft-lbs at the pitman arm ball stud through center link. At the intermediate steering shaft to steering gear input pinch bolt, the steering shaft pinch bolt (intermediate shaft to steering gear input) torques to 30-40 ft-lbs (15 mm drive, M10 thread). For the upper control arm forward and rearward frame pivot bolts, plan for a 21 mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 114 ft-lbs (per 1A Auto repair video); 83-112 ft-lbs per Ford specs document range (front upper control arm to frame pivot nuts). Rear wheel bearing / hub assembly mounting bolts (rear axle flange) tightens to 136 ft-lbs, takes a 21 mm driver, runs on M14 threads, located at the rear wheel hub to rear axle flange, 4 bolts. The rear leaf spring u-bolt nuts uses a 15/16 in or 22 mm drive on a 9/16-18 or M14 (check U-bolt dimensions) thread, torqued to 4-stage sequence: Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs (see notes for full sequence) at the rear axle housing u-bolts, 4 nuts per side (8 total). At the front wheel hub, the hub assembly bolt torques to 129 ft-lbs (175 Nm) (21mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the front sway bar bushing bracket to frame rail, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (per Ford spec range 19-25 ft-lbs) (front sway bar bracket to frame bolts). Front lower control arm to frame pivot bolts/nuts tightens to 258 ft-lbs (350 Nm) — confirmed by multiple installation sources (see notes for full sequence), takes a 24-27 mm driver, runs on M16 or M18 threads, located at the lower control arm front and rear frame pivot points. The rear shock absorber lower mount bolt (to rear axle bracket) uses a 21 mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 66 ft-lbs (90 Nm) at the bottom of rear shock at rear axle u-bolt plate or bracket. At the idler arm ball stud through center link, the idler arm to center link ball stud nut torques to 56-75 ft-lbs (21 mm drive, Castle nut, 21 mm thread). For the upper ball joint taper stud through steering knuckle, plan for a 21 mm tool on a Castle nut, 21 mm stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (front upper ball joint nut). Front strut lower mount nut (strut to lower control arm) tightens to 351 ft-lbs, takes a 1-3/16 in or 30 mm driver, runs on M22 or M24 threads, located at the bottom of front strut/shock unit to lower control arm through-bolt. The front hub spindle retainer nut (2wd — large outer spindle nut) uses a 1-3/4 in or specialized spindle nut socket drive on a Large SAE spindle thread thread, torqued to 295-296 ft-lbs at the outer spindle nut clamping hub/rotor on 2wd models. At the outer tie rod ball stud through steering knuckle, the outer tie rod end nut torques to 111 ft-lbs (21 mm drive, Castle nut, 21 mm thread).

Body — 2006 Ford F-150

Body fasteners on the 2006 Ford F-150. The cab mount bolts uses a 15 mm (bottom socket) drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 76 ft-lbs at the cab body to frame mounting bolts, 6 total (3 per side). At the pickup bed to frame mounting bolts (typically 6 bolts), the bed mount bolts torques to 59 ft-lbs (18 mm drive, M12 thread).

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