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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber

FRONT
Shock absorber-to-spring/shock tower nut 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Lower shock absorber retainer nut 80 Nm (60 ft. lbs.)
Upper shock absorber bracket-to-frame 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
Upper shock absorber retainer bolt-to-upper shock absorber bracket 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
Lower shock absorber retaining nut-to-front spring spacer plate 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)

REAR
Wide Frame
Shock absorber-to-frame mounted bracket nut 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
Shock absorber-to-axle bracket nut and bolt 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
Shock absorber bracket-to-axle U-bolt and nut (Ford axle) 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)

Narrow Frame
Shock absorber-to-frame mounted bracket nut 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
Shock absorber-to-axle bracket nut and bolt 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
Shock absorber bracket-to-axle U-bolt and nut (Ford axle) 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)