Section 1524 (Rear Drive HALFSHAFTS): Specifications

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Specifications
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MATERIAL

Item Specification Fill Capacity
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-80W90-QL (US); CXY-80W90-1L (Canada)
WSP-M2C197-A 1.15L (2.43 pt)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft
ABS wheel speed sensor bolt 23 17
Shock absorber lower bolt 115 85
Tie-rod bracket nuts 90 66
Toe link bracket nut 90 66
Upper arm bolt 110 81
Wheel hub nut 255 188
RENDER: 1.0x

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