Ford Ranger 3 USA (1998-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Ranger 3 USA 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 Ranger 3 USA

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 48 35
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Drain plug 24 18
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Wheels Wheel nuts 135 100
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  • Production years: 1998 - 2012
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Mazda B-Series

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Sensor CMP sensor screws 4 3 Maximum torque
  • 3.0L Engine
  • RWD
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Sensor Front wheel speed sensor bolts 12 9
  • RWD
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drivetrain torque settings

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

steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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

brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Spring Front jounce bumper nut 28 21
  • RWD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber lower nuts 25 18
  • RWD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber rod nuts 48 35
  • RWD
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar bracket bolts 40 30
  • RWD
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link nuts 35 26
  • RWD
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Radius arm Front torsion bar cover plate bolts 55 41
  • RWD
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Control arm Front lower arm bolts 200 148
  • RWD
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Control arm Front upper arm bolts 133 98
  • RWD
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Ball joint Front lower ball joint nuts 133 98
  • RWD
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Ball joint Front upper ball joint nut 63 46
  • RWD
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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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