Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Cougar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | N.m | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tie-rod end to wheel knuckle retaining nut | 47 | 35 | - |
| Tie-rod end locknut | 41 | 30 | - |
| Tie-rod | 110 | 81 | - |
| Power steering tube unions to steering gear | 31 | 23 | - |
| Power steering pump bolts (2.0L) | 25 | 18 | - |
| Power steering pump high-pressure line union (2.5L) | 65 | 48 | - |
| Power steering high-pressure tube union (2.5L) | 17 | 13 | - |
| Power steering pump bolts (2.5L) | 48 | 35 | - |
| Power steering pump plate bolts (2.5L) | 25 | 18 | - |
| Power steering pump plate nuts (2.5L) | 10 | - | 89 |
| Power steering pump pulley bolts (2.5L) | 25 | 18 | - |
| Engine mount bolts (2.5L) | 83 | 61 | - |
| Engine mount bracket nuts (2.5L) | 83 | 61 | - |
| Steering gear cover plate bolts | 50 | 37 | - |
| Steering wheel bolt | 50 | 37 | - |
| Flexible coupling to steering column shaft clamp plate bolt | 24 | 18 | - |
| Flexible coupling to steering gear pinion pinch bolt | 28 | 21 | - |
| Subframe bolts | 130 | 96 | - |
| Lower splash shield bolts | 6 | - | 53 |
| Power steering line union (2.5L) | 65 | 48 | - |
| Return tube support bracket bolt | 50 | 37 | - |
| High-pressure tube support bracket bolt | 50 | 37 | - |
| Fluid cooler bolts | 6 | - | 53 |
| Wheel nuts alloy/steel wheels | 128 | 94 | - |
| Bumper support bracket bolt | 9 | - | 80 |
| Fluid cooler lines securing bracket nut | 9 | - | 80 |
| PSP switch (2.0L) | 10 | - | 89 |
| PSP switch (2.5L) | 11 | 8 | - |
| Radiator support bracket bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Air conditioning condenser bolts | 24 | 18 | - |
| Accessory drive belt upper guard bolts | 24 | 18 | - |
| Power steering pump high-pressure tube union (2.0L) | 65 | 48 | - |
| Coolant hose clamp bolt | 6 | - | 53 |
| Engine cover bolts (2.5L) | 8 | - | 71 |
| Rear support insulator bolt (vehicle with manual transaxle) | 120 | 89 | - |
| Rear support insulator bolt (vehicle with automatic transaxle) | 48 | 35 | - |
| High pressure tube support bracket bolt | 24 | 18 | - |
| Front support insulator nut | 48 | 35 | - |
| Steering gear retaining bolts | 137 | 101 | - |