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Front Suspension: Specifications Ford Transit VII

Suspension Front ~132 words

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionN.mLb-ftLb-in
Ball joint nut150111
Brake caliper anchor plate bolts13398
Forward subframe bolts12592
Lower arm bracket inboard nut240178
Lower arm bracket outboard nut10074
Lower arm forward bolt190140
Rearward subframe bolts200148
Stabilizer bar bracket bolts7052
Stabilizer bar link nuts5037
Steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt3022
Strut rod nut5843
Tie-rod end nut4735
Upper strut mount nuts2518
Wheel hub nut (1)
Wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt (1)
Wheel speed sensor bolt980
(1) Refer to the appropriate procedure.
(1)Refer to the appropriate procedure.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The front suspension consists of the following components

  1. Wheel bearings
  2. Wheel hubs
  3. Lower arms
  4. Stabilizer bar, bushings, brackets and links
  5. Struts
  6. Coil springs
  7. Wheel knuckles

The front suspension utilizes a MacPherson strut system. This suspension system incorporates a strut and coil spring that takes the place of the upper arm and upper ball joint. The strut performs the function of a shock absorber and is encompassed by a coil spring. The strut and spring assembly supports the weight of the vehicle and is also the pivot point for the steering knuckle. This system uses a lower arm and ball joint for the lower (unloaded) pivot point of the wheel knuckle.

Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION.