2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty lug nut torque is 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), tightened with a 22mm socket on M14x1.5 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: 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) · Socket size: 22mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. 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 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

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 2010 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before 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 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty is 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), using a 22mm socket on M14x1.5 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 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty lug nuts?

The 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty uses a 22mm 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 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty 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 350 Super Duty years

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

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All 68 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty, 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 — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. At the wheels, the wheel lug nut (m14x1.5) torques to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (wheel lug nut).

Brakes — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Brake fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the front axle - caliper bracket, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 166-228 ft-lbs (front brake caliper bracket bolt). Caliper bracket bolt tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the steering knuckle. The rotor set screw uses a 5mm drive on a M5x0.8 thread, torqued to 4 ft-lbs at the hub. At the frame, the brake line bracket torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the caliper, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (brake line banjo bolt). Front brake caliper slide pin tightens to 21-26 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the front axle - caliper.

Engine — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Oil cooler line tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the oil cooler. The oil filter housing uses a 24mm drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the engine block. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug (m15x1.5) torques to 25-30 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M15x1.5 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 16mm tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 15-20 ft-lbs (spark plug (m14x1.25)).

Drivetrain — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The transmission pan bolt uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8-12 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. At the front & rear differential, the differential drain/fill plug torques to 15-30 ft-lbs (3/8" sq drive drive, 3/8" square drive thread). For the transfer case, plan for a 24mm tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 14-22 ft-lbs (transfer case drain plug).

Suspension — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the strut tower, the strut mount nut torques to 47 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the control arm, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 94 ft-lbs (lower ball joint nut). Sway bar link nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the sway bar. The control arm bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the subframe. At the knuckle, the wheel hub bolt torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread).

Steering — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. For the column, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (steering column u-joint). Tie rod lock nut tightens to 41 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the tie rod. The steering rack bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 74 ft-lbs at the subframe.

Body — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Body fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. Fender bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the body. The door hinge bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 ft-lbs at the body. At the frame, the bumper bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Exhaust — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Exhaust fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. The turbo mount bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the exhaust housing. At the manifold, the exhaust flange bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the cat flange, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (catalytic bolt). O2 sensor tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the various. The dpf mount bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the exhaust. At the frame, the muffler hanger bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Electrical — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Electrical fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. At the block, the belt tensioner pivot bolt torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the starter, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (starter b+ terminal nut). Starter heat shield bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the starter body. The belt tensioner lock bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the tensioner body. At the block, the alternator ground strap bolt torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (alternator support bracket bolt). Starter ground strap bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the block. The starter mounting bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to See sequence: 1) 30 ft-lbs 2) 55 ft-lbs final at the bell housing. At the alternator, the alternator b+ terminal nut torques to 15 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the block/transmission, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (starter support bracket bolt). Starter solenoid terminal nut tightens to 70 in-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the solenoid. The alternator terminal nut uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 70 in-lbs at the alternator.

Suspension & Steering — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Suspension & Steering fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. For the front axle hub, plan for a Special hub nut socket tool on a M34x1.5 stud; final torque is 482-610 ft-lbs (front hub/wheel bearing nut). Tie rod end nut tightens to 52-75 ft-lbs, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front steering - tie rod end. The rear leaf spring u-bolt nut uses a 22mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 148-202 ft-lbs at the rear suspension - leaf spring.

Engine - Lubrication — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Engine - Lubrication fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. Oil drain plug tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 15mm driver, runs on M14x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan.

Wheels & Tires — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. The front lug nut uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) at the front wheel. At the all wheels, the lug nut torques to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear wheel - inner, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (inner rear lug nut (drw)). Outer rear lug nut (drw) tightens to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear wheel - outer.

Engine - Ignition — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Engine - Ignition fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. At the cylinder head, the spark plug torques to 26-30 ft-lbs (9/16" drive, M14x1.25 thread).

Fuel System — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Fuel System fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. For the fuel filter housing, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18-22 ft-lbs (fuel filter housing bolt).

Transmission — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Transmission fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. Trans cooler line tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the trans case. The trans pan bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the trans pan. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt (m8x1.25) torques to 12-14 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the crossmember, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 ft-lbs (trans mount bolt). Trans drain plug tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the trans pan. The shift cable bracket uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the trans case.

HVAC — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

HVAC fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. The caliper guide pin uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the bracket, the idler pulley bolt torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (power steering pump). Alternator adjustment bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the bracket. The alternator pivot bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to See sequence at the bracket.

Interior — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Interior fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. At the body, the seat belt bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the floor, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 34 ft-lbs (seat track bolt).

Exterior — 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Exterior fasteners on the 2010 Ford F 350 Super Duty. For the hood, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (hood hinge bolt).

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