Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Steering System | |||
| Intermediate shaft pinch bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Fluid cooler bolts | 11 | 8 | - |
| Pressure line fitting-to-pump | 65 | 48 | - |
| Pump/fluid reservoir bracket nut (4.6L) | 25 | 18 | - |
| Fluid reservoir bracket bolts (4.0L) | 11 | 8 | - |
| Fluid reservoir bolts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Pump bolts (4.6L) | 20 | 15 | - |
| Pump bolts (4.0L) | 25 | 18 | - |
| Pulley bolts (4.0L) | 25 | 18 | - |
| Oil shield bolts | 15 | 11 | - |
| Steering line clamp plate nut | 25 | 18 | - |
| Steering gear-to-bracket stud bolts and nuts | 200 | 148 | - |
| Steering gear bracket-to-crossmember bolts | 70 | 52 | - |
| Tie-rod end castellated nuts | 70 | 52 | - |
| Tie-rod jam nut | 80 | 59 | - |
| Stabilizer bar connecting link nut | 25 | 18 | - |
| Shock absorber-to-lower arm bolt and flag nut | 350 | 258 | - |
| Lower arm-to-frame nuts | 150 | 111 | - |
| Lower arm-to-crossmember flag bolt and nut | 400 | 295 | - |
| Inner tie rod | 100 | 74 | - |
| Steering Column | |||
| Steering wheel bolt | 40 | 30 | - |
| Steering column support bracket-to-instrument panel nuts | 15 | 11 | - |
| Clockspring bracket-to-steering column screws | 6 | - | 53 |
| Shift cable bracket bolts | 21 | 15 | - |
| Steering column shaft-to-steering column shaft bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Upper steering column shaft-to-lower steering column shaft bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Steering column shaft dash seal bolts | 12 | 9 | - |
| Driver air bag module bolts | 9 | - | 80 |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.