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2003 Ford Windstar Base
Torque Specifications
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | N.m | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front engine mount nut | 70 | 52 | - |
| Rear engine mount nut | 70 | 52 | - |
| Upper cross brace bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Upper roll restrictor bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Lower roll restrictor nut | 40 | 30 | - |
| Transfer case bracket bolts - all wheel drive (AWD) | 55 | 41 | - |
| Transmission mount bolts | 90 | 66 | - |
| Power steering gear-to-front subframe nuts | 117 | 86 | - |
| Stabilizer bar upper nuts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Lower ball joint nuts | 115 | 85 | - |
| Power steering line routing bolts | 5 | - | 44 |
| Catalytic converter nuts | 40 | 30 | - |
| Power steering line routing bolt | 12 | 9 | - |
| Front subframe bracket bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Front subframe - front bolts | 200 | 148 | - |
| Front subframe - rear bolts | 150 | 111 | - |
| Rear brake caliper pins | 35 | 26 | - |
| Driveshaft bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - AWD | 142 | 105 | - |
| Rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - front wheel drive (FWD) | 110 | 81 | - |
| Trailing link-to-subframe bolts | 105 | 77 | - |
| Trailing link-to-knuckle bolts | 105 | 77 | - |
| Park brake cable-to-body bolt | 12 | 9 | - |
| Rear subframe bracket bolts - AWD | 55 | 41 | - |
| Rear subframe bolts | 115 | 85 | - |
| Intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt | 25 | 18 | - |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.