2016 - 2018 Lincoln mkx 3.7L Torque Specs

2016 Lincoln mkx Rear End Torque Specs

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Rear End Control Arms Torque Spec
Lower Arm to Frame Torque Spec	111 ft-lbs
Lower Arm to Knuckle Torque Spec	80 ft-lbs
Rear Suspension Torque Specs
Swaybar Bracket Clamp Torque Spec	35 ft-lbs
Swaybar Endlinks Torque Spec	15 ft-lbs
Rear Shock Upper Bolts Torque Spec	83 ft-lbs
Rear Shock Lower Bolts Torque Spec	93 ft-lbs
Rear Shock Upper Nut Torque Spec	38 ft-lbs

Rear Hub Torque Specs
Rear Hub Retaining Bolt Torque Spec	49 ft-lbs
Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts Torque Spec	85 ft-lbs

MKX 3.7L Repair Information

MKX 3.7L Rear End Repair Information

Here you can find information regarding repairs to the MKX rear end system. These repairs include the rear control arms installation, the rear swaybar information and bolt torque specs, the rear diff fluid change procedures, and the rear end watts system installation. All of these repairs and procedures include in depth details on how to perform the replacement and or repair. They also contain all the detailed torque specs needed for each bolt involved in the repair.

Rear Control Arm Installation

The rear control arm on a MKX consists of a large aluminum part which has 2 fasteners that connect to the frame. It then goes from there to the rear wheel knuckle. The 2 frame bolts get tightened down to 111 ft-lbs. The bolts that connect to the knuckle get tightened to 80 ft-lbs.

MKX Rear Lower Arm to Frame Torque Spec : 111 ft-lbs

MKX Rear Lower Arm to Knuckle Torque Spec : 80 ft-lbs

Rear Swaybar Installation

The rear swaybar for this vehicle contains a series of brackets that hold it to the vehicle and then endlinks that connect one end of the car to the other. The torque specs for the endlinks are 15 ft-lbs. While the torque specs for each bracket clamp bolt is 35 ft-lbs.

MKX Swaybar Endlink Torque Specs : 15 ft-lbs

MKX Swaybar Bracket Clamp Torque Specs : 35 ft-lbs

Rear Shocks Installation

To replace the rear shocks on a MKX you will need to remove the upper shock bracket and the lower shock bolt. The bracket is tightened down underneath the cars body and is held up using 2 bolts. The lower bolt goes through the frame and the shock on the bottom of the rear suspension. Once the shock and bracket is off you will need to remove the upper shock bolt which goes through the upper bracket you already removed. Once removed you can put the new shock into the bracket and tighten it down to 83 ft-lbs. With it installed you can now reverse the procedure and install the shock and bracket into the car and tighten the upper bolts to 38 ft-lbs. Finally the shocks bottom bolt can be tightened to 93 ft-lbs.

MKX Rear Shock Upper Bracket Torque Spec : 38 ft-lbs

MKX Rear Shock Upper Bolt Torque Spec : 83 ft-lbs

MKX Rear Shock Lower Bolt Torque Specs : 93 ft-lbs

Rear Hub and Bearing Installation

The rear hub on the Lincoln MKX is much like the front wheel hub in that it has 4 bolts which holds it to the frame of the vehicle. Along with it also includes a center wheel axle nut. It can be disassembled much the same as the front as well. Starting with removing the braking system and brake rotor. Then taking out the 4 bolts and center nut so that the hub can be loosened from the vehicle. Once loose it can be replaced by reversing the actions of removal. The 4 bolts need to be torqued down to 140 ft-lbs, and the center nut should be tightened to 148 ft-lbs.