Torque Specifications

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

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
A/C compressor bolts 25 18 -
A/C compressor bracket bolts(1) - - -
A/C line nut 8 - 71
A/C-to-coolant pump bracket bolts 25 18 -
Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 25 18 -
Camshaft cap bolts 10 - 89
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt 10 - 89
Camshaft oil seal retainer 10 - 89
Crankcase cover bolts 10 - 89
Crankshaft damper bolt(1) - - -
Crankshaft position sensor (CKP) bolt 10 - 89
Crankshaft pulley(1) - - -
Crankshaft pulley bracket nuts 25 18 -
Cylinder head bolts(1) - - -
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube nuts 40 30 -
EGR valve bolts 25 18 -
EGR valve nuts 10 - 89
Engine front cover bolts and studs(1) - - -
Engine cooling fan 10 - 89
Engine mount bolts 90 66 -
Engine roll restrictor bolts 40 30 -
Engine roll restrictor bracket bolts 63 46 -
EGR vacuum regulator tube nuts 6 - 53
Exhaust bracket nut 40 30 -
Flexplate bolts 80 59 -
Ball joint nuts 80 59 -
Front splash shield bolts 7 - 62
Fuel charging harness nut 3 - 27
Fuel supply manifold bolts 10 - 89
Generator bolts and studs 25 18 -
Ground strap bolt 15 11 -
Halfshaft-to-wheel hub nuts 258 191 -
Heater hose bracket nuts 10 - 89
Ignition coil-on-plug bolts 6 - 53
Knock sensor (KS) bolt 18 13 -
LH engine support insulator bolts 70 52 -
LH engine support insulator nut 90 66 -
LH exhaust manifold nuts 20 15 -
Lower cylinder block bolts and studs(1) - - -
Lower intake manifold bolts 10 - 89
Oil filter 16 12 -
Oil level indicator and tube stud 10 - 89
Oil pan baffle nuts(1) - - -
Oil pan bolts and studs 25 18 -
Oil pan drain plug 27 20 -
Oil pan-to-transaxle bolts 40 30 -
Oil pressure sensor 14 10 -
Oil pump bolts 10 - 89
Oil pump screen and pick up tube bolts(1) - - -
Outer tie rod end nuts 55 41 -
Power steering pump bolts 25 18 -
Power steering pressure line bracket nut 10 - 89
Power steering pressure line nut 37 27 -
Powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connector bolt 6 - 53
Radiator support bracket bolt 10 - 89
RH engine support insulator nut 90 66 -
RH engine support insulator through bolt and nut 62 46 -
RH exhaust manifold nuts 20 15 -
RH radio ignition interference capacitor nut 6 - 53
Shifter cable nut 17 13 -
Spark plugs 15 11 -
Starter motor ground cable bolt 25 18 -
Starter cable positive nut 12 9 -
Steering shaft pinch bolt 24 18 -
Subframe bolts 103 76 -
Sway bar end link nuts 55 41 -
Throttle body bolt and stud 10 - 89
Timing chain guide bolts 25 18 -
Timing chain tensioner bolts 25 18 -
Torque converter-to-flexplate nuts 37 27 -
Transaxle-to-oil pan bracket bolt 25 18 -
Transaxle-to-oil pan bracket nuts 10 - 89
Upper intake manifold bolts 10 - 89
Valve cover bolts and studs 10 - 89
Wire harness nut 3 - 27
Y-pipe nuts 40 30 -
Y-pipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts 40 30 -
(1) Multiple step sequence. Refer to procedure.
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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.
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