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The torque values shown in the following images are from my Ford 2005 Ford GT Workshop Manual. Do not assume that anything presented here is correct. Use these values at your own risk!
Unfortunately, I had to end this task prematurely due to rain, (yes, in Southern California!). Note that there are some small yellow dabs of torque seal on some of the fasteners. I apply this to them after I have checked the torque value.
Be very careful when using Torx driver/wrenches. Buy a quality set, 3/8 or 1/2" drive. When selecting one for a particular fastener, make sure that you are not "one size too small"! If you are using a "clicker" type of torque wrench, make sure that you pull nice and steady, as they are velocity sensitive. You will need mostly metric sockets for the suspension fasteners. When torquing lug nuts, use a quality 6 point socket and make sure that it's clean on the inside before using it! Use a star (cross) pattern to gradually torque the wheel, do NOT take it all of the way on the first pass. I typically do 30 lb/ft, 60 and then the final value. I know it's time consuming, however it's the right way to do things.
I have an excellent tire shop in San Clemente, CA, (right off of I-5 halfway between L.A. and San Diego) that will go through and check any fastener(s) that you request while doing any tire and wheel work. Talk with Ron at Holley's Tire: (949) 492-4733. Tell him that Jay recommended you. I get nothing out of this, however he does many exotics and is the only person that I trust with my cars. He also does 4-wheel alignment of my NSX. Also, I personally own a new set of the replaceable protective plastic parts that are used on his tire changing machine. He keeps them stored at his place just for use on my wheels only. Any GT owner will have access to this, just mention it to him! To prove that I have no personal involvement, it cost me danm near $300 to mount new rubber (supplied by me), balance and install on my GT. I watched every minute of this because this is something that I care about and is not practical to do by myself.
I will continue updating this post with time. Please inform me of any errors. Thanks, Jay
PASSENGER SIDE, REAR:
The torque values shown in the following images are from my Ford 2005 Ford GT Workshop Manual. Do not assume that anything presented here is correct. Use these values at your own risk!
Unfortunately, I had to end this task prematurely due to rain, (yes, in Southern California!). Note that there are some small yellow dabs of torque seal on some of the fasteners. I apply this to them after I have checked the torque value.
Be very careful when using Torx driver/wrenches. Buy a quality set, 3/8 or 1/2" drive. When selecting one for a particular fastener, make sure that you are not "one size too small"! If you are using a "clicker" type of torque wrench, make sure that you pull nice and steady, as they are velocity sensitive. You will need mostly metric sockets for the suspension fasteners. When torquing lug nuts, use a quality 6 point socket and make sure that it's clean on the inside before using it! Use a star (cross) pattern to gradually torque the wheel, do NOT take it all of the way on the first pass. I typically do 30 lb/ft, 60 and then the final value. I know it's time consuming, however it's the right way to do things.
I have an excellent tire shop in San Clemente, CA, (right off of I-5 halfway between L.A. and San Diego) that will go through and check any fastener(s) that you request while doing any tire and wheel work. Talk with Ron at Holley's Tire: (949) 492-4733. Tell him that Jay recommended you. I get nothing out of this, however he does many exotics and is the only person that I trust with my cars. He also does 4-wheel alignment of my NSX. Also, I personally own a new set of the replaceable protective plastic parts that are used on his tire changing machine. He keeps them stored at his place just for use on my wheels only. Any GT owner will have access to this, just mention it to him! To prove that I have no personal involvement, it cost me danm near $300 to mount new rubber (supplied by me), balance and install on my GT. I watched every minute of this because this is something that I care about and is not practical to do by myself.
I will continue updating this post with time. Please inform me of any errors. Thanks, Jay
PASSENGER SIDE, REAR:
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