2000 Ford ZX2 StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications Table

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Brake flexible hose bracket -to-wheel knuckle bolt 23 17 -
Catalytic converter support bracket bolts 20 - 177
Catalytic converter support bracket nuts 23 17 -
Damper fork-to-front lower arm bolt 103 76 -
Halfshaft support bracket bolts 40 30 -
Intermediate shaft bearing support bolts 40 30 -
Upper ball joint nut 48 35 -
Wheel hub nut 255 185 -
Wheel speed sensor bolt 23 17 -
Wheel speed sensor harness bracket-to-wheel knuckle bolt 23 17 -
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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