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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Torque Specifications
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft |
|---|---|---|
| Front axle wheel hub nut | 350 | 258 |
| Wheel bearing and hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts | 110 | 81 |
| Lower arm ball joint nut | 115 | 85 |
| Wheel knuckle-to-strut and spring assembly nut | 175 | 129 |
| Strut and spring assembly mounting bracket nuts | 30 | 22 |
| Strut and spring assembly mount nut | 80 | 59 |
| Lower arm-to-subframe bolt | 150 | 111 |
| Lower arm bushing-to-subframe bolts | 99 | 73 |
| Front subframe bolts | 150 | 111 |
| Front subframe bracket bolts | 55 | 41 |
| Stabilizer bar bracket bolts | 50 | 37 |
| Stabilizer bar link-to-stabilizer bar nut | 55 | 41 |
| Front stabilizer bar link-to-strut nut | 55 | 41 |
| Tie-rod-to-wheel knuckle nut | 115 | 85 |
| ABS sensor retaining bolt | 14 | 10 |
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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.