Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts | 40 | 30 | - |
| Inner tie-rod | 103 | 76 | - |
| Outer tie-rod end nuts | 48 | 35 | - |
| Power steering fluid reservoir bracket bolts (3.5L) | 7 | - | 62 |
| Power steering fluid reservoir nuts (3.0L) | 9 | - | 80 |
| Power steering pump bolts | 24 | 18 | - |
| Pressure line bracket-to-engine bolts (3.0L-3.5L) | 9 | - | 80 |
| Pressure line bracket-to-power steering fluid reservoir bolt (3.0L) | 9 | - | 80 |
| Pressure line bracket-to-RH valve cover stud nut (3.5L) | 9 | - | 80 |
| Pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt (2.3L) | 9 | - | 80 |
| Pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt (3.0L-3.5L) | 15 | - | 133 |
| Pressure line bracket-to-subframe bolt (2.3L) | 9 | - | 80 |
| Pressure line-to-power steering pump banjo bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt | 25 | 18 | - |
| Steering gear heat shield bolts | 15 | - | 133 |
| Steering gear bolts | 107 | 79 | - |
| Subframe bolts | 103 | 76 | - |
| Subframe nuts | 150 | 111 | - |
| Tie-rod jam nuts | 90 | 66 | - |
| Underbody splash shield bolts-to-subframe | 7 | - | 62 |