2009 Ford F-150 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2009 Ford F-150 lug nut torque is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), tightened with a 21mm 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: 21mm · Thread: M14x2.0.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2009 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 2009 Ford F-150

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2009 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

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2009 Ford F-150?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2009 Ford F-150 is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), using a 21mm 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 2009 Ford F-150 lug nuts?

The 2009 Ford F-150 uses a 21mm 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 2009 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.

→ 2009 Ford F-150 oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2009 Ford F-150 suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2009 Ford F-150 engine & transmission mount torque specs

→ 2009 Ford F-150 brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

All 111 2009 Ford F-150 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2009 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 — 2009 Ford F-150

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2009 Ford F-150. For the wheels, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) (wheel lug nut). Lug nut tightens to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the wheels.

Brakes — 2009 Ford F-150

Brake fasteners on the 2009 Ford F-150 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Front brake caliper guide pin bolts tightens to 27 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the caliper guide pins / slide pins (front). The brake caliper banjo bolt (brake hose flow bolt) uses a 14mm drive on a M10 banjo thread, torqued to 26 ft-lbs at the brake hose to caliper inlet. At the caliper bracket to front steering knuckle, the front brake caliper bracket bolts (anchor plate) torques to 184 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14 thread). For the rear caliper bracket to rear axle knuckle, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14 stud; final torque is 184 ft-lbs (rear brake caliper bracket bolts (anchor plate)). Brake disc shield bolts tightens to 159 in-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the dust shield to knuckle/axle. The front brake caliper bracket bolt uses a 24mm drive on a M16x2.0 thread, torqued to 185 ft-lbs (250 Nm) at the front wheel hub. At the abs tone ring sensor to knuckle, the abs wheel speed sensor bolt torques to 20 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8 thread). For the brake hose bracket to wheel knuckle, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (brake flexible hose bracket bolt). Rear brake caliper guide pin bolts tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 11mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the rear caliper guide pins.

Engine — 2009 Ford F-150

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2009 Ford F-150, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The camshaft journal / bearing cap bolts uses a 8mm or T30 Torx drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 53 in-lbs then +45° at the camshaft bearing caps to cylinder head. At the engine mount bracket to cylinder block, the engine mount / insulator bracket-to-block bolts torques to 46 ft-lbs (bracket to block) (18mm drive, M12 thread). For the chain guides to block/head, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (timing chain guide bolts). 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 camshaft bearing cap bolts (all journal caps) uses a 8 mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to Initial 53 in-lbs, then +45 degrees (TTY per Summit Racing); final value 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) at the along top of each camshaft, all regular caps. At the individual ignition coils to valve cover, the coil-on-plug (ignition coil) bolts torques to 53 in-lbs (8mm drive, M6 thread). For the exhaust manifold stud-in-head, m10 studs, plan for a Stud installer or double-nut method tool on a M10x1.5 (stud into aluminum head) stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (12 Nm) (exhaust manifold studs (to cylinder head)). Oil pressure switch tightens to 10 ft-lbs (14 Nm), takes a 22 mm or sender socket driver, runs on 1/8 NPT tapered pipe threads, located at the engine block near oil filter. The camshaft position (cmp) sensor bolt uses a 8 mm or T30 Torx drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) at the one sensor per bank near vct housing at front of head (2 total). At the oil pan to block, the oil pan bolts torques to 89 in-lbs then +45° (8mm drive, M6 thread). For the thermostat housing / coolant outlet, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (thermostat housing bolts). Oil drain plug tightens to 19 ft-lbs (26 Nm), takes a 16mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. The flexplate inspection cover bolts uses a 15 mm drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) at the bellhousing lower inspection / dust cover. At the vct oil control solenoid to cylinder head, the vct solenoid bolts torques to 70 in-lbs then +30° (8mm drive, M6 thread). For the throttle body to upper intake manifold, 4 bolts, plan for a 10 mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 80 in-lbs; Stage 2: +90 degrees additional (per 2004-2008 F-150 Fear No Fix repair video); FSM: 89 in-lbs final (throttle body bolts). Valve cover bolts (lh and rh) tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 8 mm driver, runs on M6 threads, located at the top of each cylinder head; 15 bolts lh, 14 bolts rh. 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 lower intake manifold to cylinder heads, 4 bolts per side (8 total), the intake manifold bolts (lower — to cylinder heads) torques to Stage 1: 18 lb-in; Stage 2: 71-106 lb-in (approx 89 in-lbs target) per Ford FSM; Summit Racing: 100 in-lbs + 30 degrees TTY (10 mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the camshaft phaser to camshaft, plan for a 10mm or T40 Torx tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 133 in-lbs then +90° (vct phaser assembly bolts (cam phaser/sprocket bolts)). Water pump pulley bolts tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the pulley to water pump hub. The oil pump bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M8 thread, torqued to 177 in-lbs then +60° at the oil pump to block. 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 right-side engine mount through-bolt nut, plan for a 24 mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 184 ft-lbs (250 Nm) (engine mount through nut (rh side)). Flexplate / flywheel bolts tightens to 177 in-lbs then +60°, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the crankshaft rear flange. The cylinder head bolts uses a 13mm (2011 12mm bolt), 12mm (2012-2014 11mm bolt) drive on a M11x2.0 (2011) / M11x1.5 (2012-2014) thread, torqued to Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs | Stage 2: +90° | Stage 3: +90° at the cylinder head to block. At the manifold-to-y-pipe collector flange nuts, the exhaust manifold to y-pipe / catalytic converter nuts torques to 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm) (15 mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the valve cover to cylinder head, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (valve cover bolts (cam cover)). Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the idler pulley bracket, front of engine. 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 timing cover to engine block, multiple bolt sizes and positions, the engine front cover bolts (timing cover) torques to Stage 1 (bolts 1-5): 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm); Stage 2 (bolts 6-7): 35 ft-lbs (50 Nm); Stage 3 (bolts 8, 11-15): 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm); Final: +60 degrees TTY per Summit Racing (13 mm / 15 mm drive, M8x1.25 (most); M10x1.5 (2 studs) thread). For the connecting rod cap to rod, plan for a 10mm tool on a M9 stud; final torque is 32 ft-lbs + 105° (connecting rod bolts). Power steering pump bolts tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the ps pump to mounting bracket. The oil pump screen and pickup tube to oil pump bolts uses a 8 mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm); Summit Racing adds +45 degrees for performance at the pickup tube flange to oil pump body. At the rear main seal housing to block, the rear main oil seal retainer bolts torques to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) (8 mm drive, M6 thread). For the bottom of oil pan, threaded drain hole, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 10 ft-lbs (14 Nm) (oil pan drain plug). Fuel rail (injection supply manifold) bolts tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) — FSM; Summit Racing: 89 in-lbs + 90 degrees TTY, takes a 8 mm driver, runs on M6 threads, located at the fuel rail to intake manifold (both banks). The intake manifold bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M8 thread, torqued to 100 in-lbs then +30° at the intake manifold to cylinder heads. At the bracket connecting block-mounted bracket to rubber mount insulator, the engine mount insulator bracket to engine support insulator bolts torques to 53 ft-lbs (72 Nm) (18 mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the alternator to bracket lower pivot bolt, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (generator (alternator) lower mounting 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 main bearing cap cross bolts (side bolts) uses a 12mm drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs then +90° at the main bearing cap lateral cross-bolts. At the main bearing caps to block, the main bearing cap bolts (inner vertical) torques to Stage 1: 89 in-lbs (all) | Stage 2: 18 ft-lbs (inner) | Stage 3: 30 ft-lbs (oute (see notes for full sequence) (13mm drive, M11 thread). For the engine front cover to block, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs then +60° (engine front cover (timing cover) bolts). Oil filter tightens to 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm), takes a Oil filter cap wrench driver, runs on Spin-on filter (3/4-16 SAE) threads, located at the oil filter housing, passenger side engine block. The timing chain tensioner bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M8 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the hydraulic timing chain tensioner to block/head. At the exhaust manifold nuts on studs, both banks, the exhaust manifold nuts (manifold to head) torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) per OEM FSM; Summit Racing two-pass: 18 ft-lbs then 26 ft-lbs (15 mm drive, M10x1.5 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). 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 power steering pressure tube fitting uses a 19 mm drive on a Metric flare or AN fitting thread, torqued to 48 ft-lbs (65 Nm) at the high-pressure line fitting at pump or steering gear. At the each coil-on-plug to valve cover, 1 bolt per coil (8 total), the ignition coil bolt (coil-on-plug) torques to 53 in-lbs (6 Nm) (8 mm drive, M6 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 mount insulator bracket to cylinder block bolts tightens to 46 ft-lbs (63 Nm), takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the lh and rh motor mount bracket-to-block, each side. The torque converter to flexplate nuts uses a 15 mm drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 27 ft-lbs (36 Nm) at the torque converter studs through flexplate, 4 nuts. At the water pump to engine front cover, the water pump bolts torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (10 mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the crankshaft snout, plan for a 1-1/4 in (32mm) tool on a M20 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 103 ft-lbs | Stage 2: Loosen 1/4 turn | Stage 3: 74 ft-lbs (harmonic balancer bolt (crankshaft damper)). Harmonic balancer / crankshaft damper pulley bolt tightens to Stage 1: 103 ft-lbs; Stage 2: back off 1/4 turn (90 degrees); Stage 3: 74 ft-lbs final (Summit Racing procedure). Alternative Ford procedure: 90 Nm, loosen 1 full turn, retighten 50 Nm, then +85-95 de, takes a 1-3/16 in or 30 mm driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the front of crankshaft, single center bolt. 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 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 water pump to timing cover/block, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 177 in-lbs then +60° (water pump bolts (coolant pump)). Exhaust manifold bolts/nuts tightens to Stage 1: 18 ft-lbs | Stage 2: 26 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 studs / M8 nuts threads, located at the exhaust manifold to cylinder head.

Drivetrain — 2009 Ford F-150

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2009 Ford F-150 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. At the transfer case adapter to transmission, the transfer case adapter bolts (4x4) torques to 37 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10 thread). For the rear driveshaft to rear axle flange / transfer case output, plan for a 12mm 12-point tool on a M10 12-point stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (rear driveshaft flange bolts). Front halfshaft (cv axle) flange bolts to front differential output shaft tightens to 60 ft-lbs (82 Nm), takes a See notes driver, located at the front axle, 4wd. The transmission mount nuts (mount to crossmember) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) at the transmission mount to crossmember. At the rear differential, 8.8-in axle, the rear axle differential bearing cap bolts (8.8-in) torques to 77 ft-lbs (105 Nm) (See notes drive). For the rear differential cover, 9.75-in axle, plan for a 13mm tool; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (48 Nm) (rear differential housing cover bolts (9.75-in axle)). Transmission-to-engine bolts (bellhousing) tightens to 44 ft-lbs (60 Nm), takes a See notes driver, located at the transmission bellhousing to engine block. The transfer case to transmission adapter bolts and nuts (4wd) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm) at the transfer case adapter, 4wd. At the rear axle to frame, the rear axle housing mounting bolts (to frame/hanger brackets) torques to 66 ft-lbs (89 Nm) (See notes drive). For the rear differential cover, 8.8-in axle, plan for a 13mm tool; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (46 Nm) (rear differential housing cover bolts (8.8-in axle — steel cover)). Rear differential ring gear bolts tightens to 75 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12 threads, located at the ring gear to differential carrier. The front driveshaft to transfer case output flange bolts (4wd) uses a 12-point socket (see notes) drive, torqued to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) at the front driveshaft, 4wd models. At the transmission mount to crossmember/frame, the transmission crossmember / mount bolts torques to 76 ft-lbs (crossmember to frame) / 35 ft-lbs (mount to transmission) (18mm drive, M12 thread). For the rear differential pinion, plan for a 1-5/16 in or 33mm tool; final torque is Minimum 140 ft-lbs initial; final per rotational preload spec (rear axle pinion nut (crush sleeve axle)). Transfer case electronic shift motor bolts tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 8mm driver, located at the transfer case, 4wd electronic shift models. The rear differential filler plug uses a 3/8-in square drive on a 3/8-in square drive thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm) at the rear differential housing. At the front driveshaft to front differential / transfer case, the front driveshaft flange bolts (4x4) torques to 76 ft-lbs (12mm 12-point drive, M10 12-point thread). For the transmission bellhousing to engine block, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (transmission-to-engine (bellhousing) bolts). Rear axle differential pinion shaft lock bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm), takes a See notes driver, located at the rear differential carrier. The pinion nut (rear differential) uses a 1-5/16 in or 33mm drive on a M30 fine thread, torqued to Crush sleeve method – torque to achieve 15-19 in-lbs new bearing preload at the pinion shaft, rear differential. At the transmission crossmember, the transmission crossmember to frame bolts torques to 66 ft-lbs (90 Nm) (See notes drive). For the differential cover, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25-35 ft-lbs (differential cover bolt). Rear differential ring gear bolts (9.75-in axle) tightens to 110 ft-lbs (149 Nm), takes a See notes driver, located at the ring gear to carrier, 9.75-in axle. The rear driveshaft to rear axle pinion flange bolts uses a 12-point socket (see notes) drive, torqued to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) at the rear driveshaft yoke to pinion flange. At the rear differential cover, the rear differential cover bolts (9.75-in aam) torques to 33 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10 thread). For the ring gear to carrier, 8.8-in axle, plan for a 5/8 in tool; final torque is 77 ft-lbs (105 Nm) (rear differential ring gear bolts (8.8-in axle)).

Suspension — 2009 Ford F-150

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2009 Ford F-150 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the front wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 129 ft-lbs (175 Nm) (hub assembly bolt).

Suspension & Steering — 2009 Ford F-150

Suspension & Steering fasteners on the 2009 Ford F-150. Front upper control arm bolts (silent block) tightens to 111 ft-lbs, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14 threads, located at the upper control arm inner bushing bolts to frame. The shock absorber-to-lower arm bolt/nut (rear) uses a 30mm drive on a M20 thread, torqued to 351 ft-lbs at the rear shock lower mount to rear lower control arm. At the lower ball joint stud to steering knuckle, the lower ball joint nut torques to 111 ft-lbs (24mm drive, M16 thread). For the wheel studs, all four corners, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) (wheel lug nuts). Front lower control arm bolts (pivot / silent block) tightens to 258 ft-lbs, takes a 27mm (nut) / 21mm (bolt) driver, runs on M20 threads, located at the front and rear lower control arm pivot bolts to frame/crossmember. The upper ball joint nut uses a 21mm drive on a M14 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the upper ball joint stud to steering knuckle. At the front sway bar to lower control arm, the sway bar end links (front) torques to 59 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M12 thread). For the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (tie rod end nut). Rear leaf spring u-bolt nuts tightens to Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs | Stage 2: 59 ft-lbs | Stage 3: 89 ft-lbs, takes a 7/8 in driver, runs on 9/16-18 Grade 8 threads, located at the rear leaf spring u-bolts to axle pad. The upper strut tower nuts (top mount) uses a 21mm drive on a M14 thread, torqued to 46-47 ft-lbs at the strut rod nut through upper strut tower. At the strut lower end to lower control arm, the strut lower pinch bolt / nut torques to 406 ft-lbs (30mm drive, M20 thread).

Body/Frame — 2009 Ford F-150

Body/Frame fasteners on the 2009 Ford F-150. The cab mount bolts uses a 15mm (bottom) / 22mm (cage nut) drive on a M14 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the body-to-frame cab mounts. At the truck bed to frame, the bed mount bolts torques to 52-55 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M12 thread).

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