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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Bracket-To-Engine Bolts 30-45 (41-61)
Intermediate Hose Connection
Continental 42-54 (57-73)
Mark VIII 10-15 (14-20)
Generator Bolt
Upper 30-41 (41-55)
Lower 15-22 (20-30)
Outlet Fitting 25-39 (34-53)
Pivot Bolt 30-45 (41-61)
Pressure Hose-To-Pump Nut 10-15 (14-20)
Pulley Nuts/Bolts
Escort & Tracer 15-22 (20-30)
Probe 36-44 (49-59)
Pump-To-Engine Nuts/Bolts 15-22 (20-30)
Pump-To-Bracket Bolt
Contour & Mystique 18 (25)
Mustang 30-46 (41-62)
Probe - Front 13-19 (18-26)
Probe - Rear 11-13 (14-18)
Quick-Connect Fitting 20-25 (27-34)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Engine Mount
Probe - Through Bolts 63-87 (85-117)
Probe - Bracket Bolts 50-69 (67-93)
External Transfer Tubes 15-25 (20-34)
Gear-To-Crossmember Mounting Bolt/Nut
Continental 83-113 (113-153)
Contour & Mystique 101 (137)
Escort & Tracer 27-42 (37-57)
Mark VIII, Thunderbird & Cougar 100-144 (135-195)
Mustang 30-40 (41-54)
Probe 28-38 (38-51)
Taurus & Sable 72-98 (97-132)
Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column 15-25 (20-34)
Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column - Continental 15-24 (20-33)
Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Bolt 30-38 (41-51)
Pinion Bearing Cap
Escort, Contour, Mystique & Tracer 35-45 (47-61)
Mustang 40-50 (54-68)
Pinion Bearing Lock Nut
Escort, Contour, Mystique & Tracer 20-35 (27-47)
Mustang 30-40 (41-54)
Pressure Line Fitting (At Gear)
Contour & Mystique 25-34 (34-46)
Escort & Tracer 21-24 (28-33)
Taurus & Sable 25-30 (34-41)
Pressure Line Fitting (At Power Cylinder)
Escort, Contour, Mystique & Tracer 12-17 (16-23)
Mustang 20-25 (27-34)
Pressure Line Fitting (At Pump)
Continental 30-40 (41-54)
Contour & Mystique 48 (65)
Escort & Tracer 42-54 (57-73)
Mark VIII 42-54 (57-73)
Mustang 25-34 (34-46)
Taurus & Sable 42-54 (57-73)
Thunderbird & Cougar 10-15 (14-20)
Rear Engine Support
Nuts (A) 56-77 (75-104)
Nuts/Bolts (B) 50-69 (67-93)
Nuts (C) 33-44 (44-60)
Return Line Fitting (At Gear) 21-25 (28-34)
Continental 24-30 (33-41)
Escort, Mustang & Tracer 20-25 (27-34)
Steering Flex Coupling Bolt 20-30 (27-41)
Sub-Frame-To-Body Bolts
Continental 100-144 (135-195)
Escort & Tracer 69-97 (94-131)
Probe 69-97 (93-131)
Taurus & Sable 100-144 (135-195)
Tie Rod-To-Steering Rack
Contour & Mystique 63-74 (85-100)
Mustang, Thunderbird & Cougar 66-81 (90-110)
Tie Rod Assembly 55-65 (75-88)
Tie Rod End-To-Spindle Arm Nut
Continental 35-46 (47-63)
Contour & Mystique 21 (28)
Escort & Tracer 25-34 (34-46)
Mark VIII, Thunderbird & Cougar 39-53 (53-72)
Mustang 35-46 (47-63)
Probe 23-32 (31-43)
Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Jam Nut
Continental & Mark VIII 35-46 (47-63)
Escort & Tracer 25-37 (34-50)
Mustang, Contour & Mystique 35-50 (47-68)
Probe 51-72 (69-98)
Thunderbird & Cougar 36-50 (48-68)
Upper Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts 27-40 (36-54)
Wheel Lug Nut
Continental, Mark VIII, Thunderbird & Cougar 85-105 (115-142)
Contour & Mystique 85-105 (115-142)
Escort & Tracer 65-87 (88-118)
Probe 65-87 (88-118)
Taurus & Sable 85-105 (115-142)
Yoke Plug Lock Nut
Escort, Contour, Mystique & Tracer 40-50 (54-68)
Mustang 44-66 (60-89)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Boot Clamp Screw 20-30 (2.3-3.4)
Weather Boot-To-Dash Panel 48-60 (5.4-6.8)
Yoke Plug (1) 45-50 (5.1-5.7)
(1) For complete tightening procedures, see RACK YOKE PRELOAD  under ADJUSTMENTS.