Ford Taurus 5 (2008-2009) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: December 02, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Taurus 5 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Ford Taurus 5

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 27 20
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolts 29 21
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Wheels Wheel nuts 133 98
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  • Production years: 2008 - 2009
  • Generation: 5
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Ford Five Hundred

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 27 20
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Oil pan Oil pan to Transaxle bolts 48 35
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 3 2 Bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 20 15 Large bolts, Bolts 1-14
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 10 7 Small bolts, Bolts 15 and 16
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Oil filter Engine oil filter 5 4 Stage 1
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter 10 7 Small bolt
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter 57 42 Large bolt
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Oil pressure switch Engine oil pressure (EOP) switch 18 13
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 10 7
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts 10 7
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Piston rods Connecting rod caps bolts 23 17 Stage 1
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Piston rods Connecting rod caps bolts 43 32 Stage 2
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 10 7 M6 bolt
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Stage 1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 35 26 Stage 2
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Cylinder head RH cylinder head ground wire bolt 10 7
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bolts 10 7
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolts 10 7
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bracket to Engine bolt 10 7 Short bracket
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bracket to Engine bolt 24 18 Long bracket, Early build engines
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold to Bracket bolt 10 7 Short bracket
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold to Bracket bolt 10 7 Long bracket, Early build engines
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Throttle body Throttle Body (TB) bolts 10 7
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Engine block Block drain plug 20 15 Small, Stage 1
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Engine block Block drain plug 40 30 Large
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Engine block Block heater 40 30
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Engine block PCV heater element retaining screws 6 4
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Engine mounts Engine mount brace bolt and nut 20 15
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Engine front cover bolts 24 18
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Engine mounts Engine mount nuts 63 46
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Engine mounts Engine mount bolts 90 66
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Engine mounts Engine mount studs 20 15
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket bolts 24 18
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 3 2 Bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 10 7 Bolts 1 thru 22, Stage 1
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 15 11 Bolts 23, 24 and 25, Stage 1
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 24 18 Bolts 1 thru 22, Stage 2
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 75 55 Bolts 23, 24 and 25, Stage 2
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Sensor Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolts 10 7
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Sensor Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt 10 7
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Sensor Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor 10 7
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Sensor Knock sensor (KS) bolts 20 15
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Sensor Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) 48 35
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Sensor Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 48 35
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Sensor Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor screws 2 1
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Sensor Front wheel speed sensor bolt 8 6
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Sensor Rear wheel speed sensor bolt 14 10
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Sensor Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor bolt 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Sensor Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor bolt 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Alternator Generator nut/bolts 47 35
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Alternator Generator stud 8 6
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Alternator Generator B+ nut 12 9
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Starter Starter motor bolt 27 20
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Starter Starter motor stud bolt 27 20
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Starter Starter motor solenoid battery cable nut 12 9
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Starter Starter motor solenoid wire nut 5 4
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Starter Starter B+ terminal nut 12 9
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Starter Starter S- terminal nut 5 4
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Battery Battery cable power feed cable nut 6 4
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Battery Battery tray bolts 23 17
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Battery Battery tray nut 9 7
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Battery Battery cable starter solenoid terminal nut 12 9
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Battery Battery cable terminal nuts 6 4
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Battery Battery hold-down clamp bolt 5 4
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Battery Battery hold-down strap nut 23 17
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Battery Battery Junction Box (BJB) cable nut 8 6
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Battery Battery terminal cable end nuts 6 4
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Battery Ignition coil-on-plug bolts 7 5
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Camshaft Camshaft caps bolts 10 7
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Camshaft VCT bolt and exhaust camshaft bolt 40 30 Stage 1
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Camshaft VCT bolt and exhaust camshaft bolt 10 7 Stage 3
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Camshaft VCT housing bolts 10 7
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 120 89 Stage 1
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Stage 3
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear seal retainer bolts 10 7
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Crankshaft Main bearing bolts 60 44 Stage 1, Fasteners 1 through 8
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap side bolts 45 33 Stage 1, Fasteners 1 through 8
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 10 7
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Water pump Coolant pump bolts 10 7
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Water pump Auxiliary coolant pump nuts 20 15
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Coolant expansion tank Cooling fan motor and shroud bolts 6 4
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 10 7
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Radiator Thermostat housing cover bolts 10 7
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bolts and nut 25 18
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Air conditioning A/C compressor stud 9 7
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Air conditioning A/C condenser to Radiator bolts 6 4
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Air conditioning A/C tube nut 15 11
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Air conditioning A/C tube bracket bolt 10 7
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Air conditioning A/C tube retaining clamp bolt 10 7
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Air conditioning A/C tube to Condenser nut 15 11
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Air conditioning A/C tube to Evaporator bolt 15 11
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Air conditioning A/C tube to Receiver/Drier nut 15 11
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolts 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolts 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Secondary timing chain tensioner bolts 10 7
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Valve cover Valve cover bolt and stud bolts 10 7
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Valve cover Valve body assembly bolts 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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PCM PCM nuts 8 6
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Fuel system Fuel tube bracket to Upper intake manifold bolt 6 4
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Fuel system Fuel Pump (FP) module shield nut 9 7
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Fuel system Fuel tank strap bolt 35 26
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Rear differential housing to Front insulator bracket bolts 90 66
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Differential Side insulator bracket to Rear axle differential bolts 90 66
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Differential Rear differential housing cover bolts 23 17
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Differential Rear filler plug 29 21
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Differential Rear pinion nut 244 180
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Differential Differential carrier baffle bolts 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts 110 81
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts 120 89
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub nut 350 258
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel hub nut 350 258
  • AWD
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate bolts 80 59
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube fitting 25 18
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube bolt 9 7
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube nut 25 18
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube to Transaxle case bolts 9 7
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid drain plug 9 7
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid filler tube nut 11 8
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount bolts 90 66
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mount through bolt and nut 175 129
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mount bracket bolt and nuts 80 59
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 48 35
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle support insulator bolts 55 41
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle support insulator through bolt 175 129
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle support insulator bracket nuts 63 46
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Torque converter to Flexplate bolts 55 41
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Torque converter Torque converter bolts 55 41
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Torque converter housing bolts 48 35
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Transfer case bracket 55 41
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Transfer Manual control lever nut 18 13
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Selector lever cable bracket bolts 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft bolts 25 18
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft to Power transfer unit (PTU) bolts 70 52
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft front flange bolt 70 52
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft rear joint bolt 25 18
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Drive/Axle shaft Halfshaft nut 350 258
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Drive/Axle shaft Halfshaft support bracket bolts 40 30
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Drive/Axle shaft Halfshaft support bracket studs 10 7
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Drive/Axle shaft Center bearing bolts 20 15
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Drive/Axle shaft Center bearing bracket bolts 30 22
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod end nuts 115 85
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Tie rod end Tie rod jam nuts 55 41
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Tie rod end Inner tie rod 110 81
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Steering knuckle Rear wheel knuckle to Subframe bolt 110 81
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Steering rack Steering gear nuts and bolts 117 86
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Steering rack Power steering rack bolts and nuts 117 86
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Steering column Steering column nuts 18 13
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Steering shaft Steering column shaft boot nuts 9 7
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Steering shaft Steering column shaft to Steering column bolt 25 18
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Steering shaft Steering column shaft to Steering gear bolt 25 18
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Steering shaft Intermediate steering shaft bolt 23 17
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Steering shaft Intermediate shaft bearing support nut 25 18
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Steering wheel Steering wheel bolt 47 35
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Power steering Power steering pump bolts 25 18
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Power steering Power steering pressure (PSP) tube bracket to Cylinder head bolt 10 7
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Power steering PSP tube bracket to Power steering pump bolt 10 7
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Power steering PSP tube bracket to Steering gear bolt 10 7
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Power steering PSP tube bracket to Valve cover stud bolt nut 7 5
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Power steering PSP tubes to Power steering gear plate bolt 25 18
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Power steering Power steering pressure line bracket to Engine bolt 9 7
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Power steering Power steering pressure line bracket to Rear engine bolt 9 7
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Power steering Power steering pressure line bracket to Steering gear bolt 23 17
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Power steering Power steering pressure line bracket to Valve cover stud nut 9 7
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Power steering Power steering pressure line fitting to Power steering pump 65 48
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Power steering Power steering return line bracket to Frame bolts 5 4
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Power steering Power steering gear to Front subframe nuts 117 86
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Power steering Power steering line routing bolts 5 4
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Power steering Power steering line clamp plate bolt 23 17
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Power steering Power steering fluid cooler bolts 9 7
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Power steering Power steering control valve actuator bolt 16 12
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 20 15 Stage 1
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 25 18 Stage 2
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 12 9
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts 14 10
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust Y-pipe nuts 40 30
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust support brace bolts 30 22
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust flange nuts 40 30
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter nuts 40 30
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Halfshaft bracket bolts 20 15
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold studs 25 18
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold nuts 40 30
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Catalytic converter Front upper catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold bolts 40 30
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Catalytic converter Bracket to Catalytic converter bolts 20 15
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter support bracket to Transmission bolts 48 35
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake caliper guide pin bolts 60 44
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper pins 35 26
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Disc brake Front brake caliper anchor plate bolts 150 111
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper anchor plate bolts 110 81
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolts 29 21
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Disc brake Front brake disc screw 21 15
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Disc brake Rear brake disc screw 21 15
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Disc brake Front brake disc shield bolts 15 11
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Disc brake Rear brake disc shield bolts 14 10
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Disc brake Front brake caliper flow bolt 35 26
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Disc brake Front caliper bleeder screw 12 9
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Disc brake Rear caliper bleeder screw 10 7
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Brake line Front brake hose bracket bolt 30 22
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Brake line Front brake flexible hose bracket bolt 30 22
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Brake line Rear brake flexible hose 25 18
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Brake line Front brake tube fittings 18 13
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Brake line Rear brake tube fitting 17 13
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Brake booster Brake booster nuts 25 18
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Brake pedal Brake pedal bracket bolts 25 18
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder nuts 20 15
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Master cylinder Master cylinder brake tube fittings 18 13
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Parking brake Parking brake cable bracket bolt 12 9
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Parking brake Parking brake control bolts 30 22
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Parking brake Parking brake control nut 30 22
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Parking brake Parking brake switch screw 2 1
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Parking brake Upper control arm parking brake cable bracket nut 37 27
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Parking brake Park brake intermediate cable to Body bolt 12 9
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ABS ABS module screws 3 2
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ABS Bracket to Hydraulic control unit (HCU) nuts 8 6
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ABS Brake tube to HCU fittings 17 13
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ABS HCU bracket to Body bolts and nut 35 26
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nuts 133 98
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Struts Front upper strut mount nuts 35 26
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Struts Front strut rod nut 133 98
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Struts Front strut to Wheel knuckle nut 175 129
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock to Lower control arm bolts 142 105
  • AWD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock to Lower control arm bolts 110 81
  • FWD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber to Upper mount nut 83 61
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear upper shock absorber to Mount nut 52 38
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower bolt 105 77
  • AWD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower bolt 110 81
  • FWD
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar upper nuts 55 41
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar bracket bolts 55 41
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bar bracket bolt 55 41
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link nuts 55 41
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer bar link lower nut 55 41
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer bar link upper nut 38 28
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Upper stabilizer bar link nuts 55 41
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Control arm Front lower arm forward bolt 185 136
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Control arm Front lower arm rearward nuts 99 73
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Control arm Rear lower arm to Subframe bolt 133 98
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Control arm Rear lower arm to Wheel knuckle bolt 110 81
  • AWD
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Control arm Rear lower arm to Wheel knuckle bolt 110 81
  • FWD
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Control arm Rear upper arm to Subframe bolts 110 81
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Control arm Rear upper arm to Wheel knuckle bolt 105 77
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Control arm Rear upper arm to Wheel knuckle bolt 110 81
  • FWD
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Trailing arm Rear trailing arm to Wheel knuckle bolt 105 77
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Trailing arm Rear trailing arm to Subframe bolt 110 81
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Ball joint Front lower ball joint nut 150 111
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Ball joint Rear wheel knuckle ball joint nut 110 81
  • AWD
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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