SECTION 204-01: Front Suspension
| 2014 Flex Workshop Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013
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| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant
XL-2 | — | — |
| Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A | ESE-M1C171-A | — |
Torque Specifications
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower arm forward bolt | 185 | 136 | — |
| Lower arm rearward nuts | 99 | 73 | — |
| Lower ball joint nut | 200 | 148 | — |
| Stabilizer bar bracket bolts | 55 | 41 | — |
| Stabilizer bar link nuts | 150 | 111 | — |
| Steering gear nuts and bolts Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) | 165 | 122 | — |
| Steering gear nuts and bolts Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS) | 117 | 86 | — |
| Strut rod nut | 133 | 98 | — |
| Strut-to-wheel knuckle nut | 175 | 129 | — |
| Strut upper mount nuts | 63 | 46 | — |
| Subframe bracket bolts | 55 | 41 | — |
| Subframe forward bolts | 200 | 148 | — |
| Subframe rearward bolts EPAS | 150 | 111 | — |
| Subframe rearward bolts HPAS | 175 | 130 | — |
| Tie-rod end nut | 150 | 111 | — |
| Wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts a | — | — | — |
| Wheel hub nut a | — | — | — |
| Wheel speed sensor bolt | 15 | — | 133 |