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Torque Specifications

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 12 other vehicles, including the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII, and 1997 Ford Thunderbird. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Muffler Bolts
Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird 21-29 (28-39)
Fuel Tank Modification Shield & Pipe Kit Bolt
Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird 12-18 (16-24)
Fuel Tank Strap Retaining Bolts
Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird 21-30 (29-41)
Muffler Hanger-To-Frame Rail Bolts
Mark VIII 13-17 (17-23)
Rear Axle "U" Joint Flange Bolts 70-96 (95-130)
Sub-Frame Center Support Member Bolt
Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird 15-22 (20-30)
Sub-Frame Crossmember Bolt
Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird 15-22 (20-30)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Retaining Bolt
Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird 24-33 (2.7-3.7)