Torque Specs needed for front suspension parts

2000 FORD EXPLORER
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAISYGIRL8688
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I am replacing upper control arms and need to know torque specs:
1 - control arm mounting bolts.
2 - ball joint pinch bolt.

Also doing pads replacement too. Need torque specs for:
1 - Caliper bolts.
2 - Caliper mount bolts.

Thank you

Note: this vehicle has two different types of upper arm assemblies - drive side is one piece; passenger is two piece - very strange!
Apr 8, 2022 at 8:32 PM
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Hello,

See attached for the torque specifications and instructions.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement
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Apr 8, 2022 at 11:14 PM
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Hi, I see the caliper slide bolts are 21-26 ft-lbs. What is the spec for the caliper mounts themselves? I am estimating 80 ft-lbs?
Thanks
Apr 9, 2022 at 12:20 PM
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Yes, it is 80 ft-lbs. It just does not show on the diagrams.
Apr 11, 2022 at 9:01 PM
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DAISYGIRL8688
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Thanks!
Apr 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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You are welcome!
Apr 12, 2022 at 8:08 PM
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DAISYGIRL8688
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I just finished the job yesterday. Bought both upper A-arms w/ ball joints from NAPA. From factory passenger side is a 2-piece assembly; driver side looks normal. NAPA A-arms look like normal design. Removing bolts on the driver side arms are a little tricky as there are brake lines that run in the back of the arm. You have to wiggle and rotate the cam to be able to pull it back far enough to remove the arm. The is also a bracket with a 10mm bolt over the left bolt that you can loosen to get at the bolt. The ball joint is held in with a pinch-clamp design. Before installing take a chisel into the gap to open it a little so new ball joint shaft will slide in easier. Passenger side is straight forward. Will be going in alignment next week.
Thanks again.
Apr 14, 2022 at 8:16 PM
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Appreciate you sharing the insight of the replacement.
This surely will help the next person taking on the task.

Thank you!
Apr 14, 2022 at 10:20 PM