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2003 Ford Windstar Base
Torque Specifications
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary battery case to frame bolts | 34-46 | 25-34 | - |
| Auxiliary battery ground cable-to-frame bolt | 12-15 | 9-11 | - |
| Auxiliary battery harness-to-frame clip screws | 12-15 | - | 106-132 |
| Auxiliary battery relay mounting screws | 7-9 | - | 62-80 |
| Auxiliary battery relay terminal nuts | 7-9 | - | 62-80 |
| Auxiliary or battery hold-down wedge screw | 5.5-7 | - | 49-62 |
| Auxiliary or battery safety strap bolts | 26-34 | 19-25 | - |
| Auxiliary case cover bolts | 6-7 | - | 53-62 |
| Auxiliary positive and negative battery terminal nuts | 13-17 | 10-13 | - |
| Battery box cover bolts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Battery junction box (BJB) cable nut | 8 | - | 71 |
| Battery negative cable body ground screw (6.0L) | 30 | 22 | - |
| Battery negative cable-to-frame bolt (6.0L) | 25 | 18 | - |
| Battery positive cable bracket nut (6.0L) | 30 | 22 | - |
| Battery tray bolts | 22-34 | 16-25 | - |
| Body-to-frame ground bolt | 9 | - | 80 |
| Primary battery cable bracket nut, 4.6L | 7-9 | - | 62-80 |
| Primary battery cable bracket nut, 5.4L and 6.8L | 26-34 | 19-25 | - |
| Primary battery cable ground eyelet nut | 7-9 | - | 62-80 |
| Primary positive and negative battery terminal nuts | 6-8 | - | 53-71 |
| Primary positive and negative battery terminal nuts | 13-17 | 10-13 | - |
| Radiator support bracket bolts (6.0L) | 14 | 10 | - |
| Starter cable hanger stud nut | 20 | 15 | - |
| Starter motor positive terminal nut (6.0L) | 5 | - | 44 |
| Starter motor relay B+ and enable terminal nuts | 7-9 | - | 62-80 |
| Starter motor relay mounting screws | 7-9 | - | 62-80 |
| Starter motor/solenoid B+ terminal nut | 11-13 | - | 97-115 |
| Starter motor/solenoid enable terminal nut | 4-6 | - | 35-53 |
| Starter motor/solenoid ground nut | 20-25 | 15-18 | - |
| Starter motor/solenoid ground stud | 22-28 | 16-21 | - |
| Starter motor/solenoid mounting bolts | 22-28 | 16-21 | - |
| Starter solenoid cable nut (6.0L) | 3 | - | 27 |
| Jump-start connection bracket bolts (6.0L) | 20 | 15 | - |
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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.