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Ford Mustang 1979-93 and Mercury Capri 1979-86
Suspension/Steering
| Front Suspension | ||
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| Component | Torque | |
| Control Arm-to-Crossmember Pivot Bolts/Nuts | 1979-81 | 200-220 ft. lbs. |
| 1982 | 215-260 ft. lbs. | |
| 1983-85 | 150-180 ft. lbs. | |
| 1986 and up | 110-150 ft. lbs. | |
| Control Arm Balljoint-to-Spindle Nut NOTE | 1979-82 | 80-120 ft. lbs. |
| 1983-86 | 100-120 ft. lbs. | |
| 1987 and up | 80-120 ft. lbs. | |
| Strut/Shock Absorber Upper Mount-to-Body Nuts | 1979-86 (3 nuts) | 62-75 ft. lbs. |
| 1987 (2 nuts) | 50-75 ft. lbs. | |
| Strut/Shock Absorber-to-Upper Mount Nut | 1979-82 | 60-75 ft. lbs. |
| 1983-86 | 55-92 ft. lbs. | |
| 1987 and up | 50-75 ft. lbs. | |
| Strut/Shock Absorber-to-Spindle Bolts/Nuts | 1979-85 | 150-180 ft. lbs. |
| 1986 and up | 140-200 ft. lbs. | |
| Rear Suspension | ||
| Component | Torque | |
| Upper Suspension Arm-to-Frame Pivot Bolt/Nut | 1979-80 | 70-100 ft. lbs. |
| 1981-82 | 100-110 ft. lbs. | |
| 1983-86 | 100-105 ft. lbs. | |
| 1987 and up | 80-105 ft. lbs. | |
| Upper Suspension Arm-to-Axle Housing Pivot Bolt/Nut | 1979-80 | 70-100 ft. lbs. |
| 1981-86 | 90-100 ft. lbs. | |
| 1987 and up | 70-100 ft. lbs. | |
| Lower Suspension Arm-to-Frame Pivot Bolt/Nut | 1979-80 | 70-100 ft. lbs. |
| 1981-82 | 100-110 ft. lbs. | |
| 1983-86 | 100-105 ft. lbs. | |
| 1987 and up | 80-105 ft. lbs. | |
| Lower Suspension Arm-to-Axle Housing Pivot Bolt/Nut | 1979-80 | 70-100 ft. lbs. |
| 1981-86 | 90-100 ft. lbs. | |
| 1987 and up | 70-100 ft. lbs. | |
| Steering | ||
| Component | Torque | |
| Air Bag Module Nuts | 3-4 ft. lbs. | |
| Intermediate Shaft-to-Steering Gear Input Shaft Pinch Bolt | 1979-85 | 20-30 ft. lbs. |
| 1986 and up | 20-37 ft. lbs. | |
| Intermediate Shaft Flange-to-Steering Gear Clamp Nuts | 20-30 ft. lbs. | |
| Intermediate Shaft-to-Steering Column Shaft Nut and Bolt | 1979-89 | 35-45 ft. lbs. |
| 1990 | 38-54 ft. lbs. | |
| Steering Gear Mounting Bolts/Nuts | 1979-85 | 80-100 ft. lbs. |
| 1986 and up | 30-40 ft. lbs. | |
| Steering Wheel Bolt or Nut | 1979-86 | 30-35 ft. lbs. |
| 1987 and up | 23-33 ft. lbs. | |
| Tie Rod End-to-Spindle Arm Nuts NOTE | 35-47 ft. lbs. | |
| NOTE | Tighten to the minimum specified torque, then align next slot in nut with cotter pin hole. |
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| Fig. 1 | Front suspension and steering components |
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| Fig. 2 | Rear suspension and steering components |
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