2004 Ford Freestar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Power Steering System
Brake shift interlock solenoid bolts 9 - 80
High pressure line bracket bolt 8 - 71
Ignition switch bolts 6 - 54
Inner tie rod end 100 74 -
Intermediate steering shaft lower bolt 30 22 -
Intermediate steering shaft upper bolt 30 22 -
IVD sensor bracket bolts 9 - 80
Lock cylinder housing-to-steering actuator housing bolts 22 17 -
Outer tie rod jam nuts 55 41 -
Power steering fluid reservoir bolt 10 - 89
Power steering fluid cooler bracket bolts 8 - 71
Power steering gear-to-power steering cooler line bolts 6 - 54
Power steering gear-to-power steering cooler line pressure fitting 36 27 -
Power steering pressure hose-to-steering gear pressure fitting 36 27 -
Power steering pump bolts 25 18 -
Pressure line fitting-to-pump 65 48 -
Shift tube bracket bolts 9 - 80
Stabilizer bar link nuts 90 66 -
Steering column-to-dash support nuts 15 12 -
Steering column lower bearing support bolts 9 - 80
Steering column shift gate and interlock solenoid bolts 9 - 80
Steering gear-to-crossmember nuts and bolts 175 129 -
Steering wheel to steering shaft worm gear 18 13 -
Tie rod nuts 80 59 -
Transmission selector arm bolts 15 12 -
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  • 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.

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