BBBSS

I've spent a couple days going over various how to's and trying to get torque specs for the various front end components and I keep finding missing or mixed info on torque specs.

Does anyone have a list of the torque specs for the various suspension components? I tried to title this thread in a way to help others searching for this info in the future.

I specifically will be replacing the thrust arms, complete upper arms with upper ball joints as my 03 has the early style non-replaceable upper ball joint, and lower ball joints from the rear lower control arm to the knuckle. Any other specs would be helpful as well though.

Thanks to anyone that can help get some good specs out there for others that will be looking for this info.

albenjoseph

anyone? i also need sway bar end link torque, along with the lower control arm, and lower ball joint torque specs.

thanks,
aj

TheTherapist

Tie Rod Lock nut, tie rod on inner tie rod........60 Nm

This was the only one I located when doing a quick search but all torque specs should be listed somewhere under this heading:

ALIGNMENT SPECS
http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...ignment_specs/

When someone finds the specific pages it would be good to update this thread with a direct link...

Jon2007E63P30

Check out mercedesmedic.com

Rovel

Will be replacing the front strut today on 2007 E63. Does anyone know torque specs for upper control arm ball joint and for lower shock mounting bolt?

Can't find anywhere.

theblackhole

briandavis06

THANK YOU!!

BigMikeLv

cant stress how hard it was to locate this! Thanks so much.

Overheated

Valuable data. As I'm preparing to inspect and re-torque E500 '03 suspension, I've seen on this and other DIYs that some torque settings are done in phases with a second phase expressed in degrees. Am I correct that this means that the specified first phase torque is added to by the specified degree or how does that work, huh?

GinDistiller

Yes, torque to spec then add the indicated degree turn. I should also note, when installing new ball joints, check and retorque after a couple hundred miles, sometimes the seat can loosen a little over potholes etc.

E63007

The one Torque Setting that's missing in that PIC in the one for the Front AirSpring to the Control Arm, which is 165 Nm (the Rear AirSpring is 150Nm FYI). Really tough to torque that much from under the car. Hell, the 80Nm + 120 is a B _ T _ _ too!!! And I hate having to use my DeWalt Hammer Drill to get there, but it works in a pinch!!

Pralla

are this the same torque as what I've circled? And is it the same torque on w205? (2012 350e)

dabawi2

This is awesome, but my Vehicle is 4matic. Wonder if anyone has this diagram for a 4matic?
Thank you