2005 Ford Expedition RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description N.m lb-ft lb-in
Transmission crossmember bolts 90 66  
Exhaust hanger bolts 40 30  
Exhaust bracket nut 40 30  
Shift cable bracket bolts 25 18  
Transmission fluid filler tube nut 12 9  
Transmission mount nuts 90 66  
Transmission mount bolts 80 59  
Transmission fluid pan bolts 14 10  
Transmission retaining bolts 48 35  
Front driveshaft bolts 103 76  
Front driveshaft shield nuts 18 13  
Front pump bolts 27 20  
Inspection cover bolts 34 25  
Main control valve body bolts 10   89
Main control valve body cover plate bolts 10   89
Main control valve body separator plate bolts 10   89
Main control valve body reinforcement plates 10   89
Manual lever shaft inner nut 31 23  
Manual lever shaft outer nut 33 24  
Rear driveshaft bolts 103 76  
Starter bolts 25 18  
Battery ground wire 25 18  
Starter electrical connector 12 9  
Starter electrical connector (small terminal) 5   44
TCC solenoid bolt 10   89
Torque converter nuts 36 27  
Digital transmission range (TR) sensor bolts 9   80
Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor bolt 12 9  
Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor bolt 11 8  
Transmission vent tube 20 15  
Manual control valve detent lever spring bolt 10   89
Extension housing bolts 27 20  
Exhaust heat shield-to-crossmember bolt 15 11  
Starter B+ cable 12 9  
Starter ground wire 23 17  
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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.

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