Torque Specifications

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Front wheel spindle tie-rod-to-steering gear 100 74 -
Intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt 47 35 -
Power steering pressure (PSP) switch 11 8 -
Power steering pump bracket bolts and nut (CII) 47 35 -
Power steering pump mounting bolts (CII) 47 35 -
Power steering pump mounting bolts (CIII) 25 18 -
Power steering pump reservoir mounting bolt (CIII) 11 8 -
Power steering pump reservoir mounting nuts (CIII) 4 - 35
Wiring harness retainer-to-reservoir mounting nut (3.0L 4V) 5 - 44
Pressure line fitting at pump (CII) 37 27 -
Pressure line fitting at pump (CIII) 47 35 -
Pressure line at steering gear 37 27 -
Return line at steering gear 37 27 -
Steering gear-to-subframe mounting nut 115 85 -
Subframe to body bolts 103 76 -
Tie-rod end jam nut 55 41 -
Tie-rod end-to-knuckle nut 55 (1) 41 (1) -
Power steering pressure and return hose retainer bolts and nuts 10 - 89
Power steering pressure hose bracket-to-gear bolts 10 - 89
Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 47 35 -
Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt 47 35 -
Coolant expansion tank nut and bolt 10 - 89
Power steering fluid cooler nut and bolt 6 - 53
Inner tie rod 100 74 -
(1) Once torque is reached, continue turning to align slot in nut with cotter pin hole in tie-rod end.
RENDER: 1.0x

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