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 exhaust pipe nuts 40 30
Rear exhaust pipe nuts 40 30
Catalytic converter pipe bolts 40 30
Driveshaft flange bolts 25 18
Driveshaft brace bolts 30 22
Upper power transfer unit (PTU) bracket bolts 55 41
Power transfer unit (PTU) bolts 90 66
Output flange nut 100 74
Axle lubricant fill plug 49 36
RENDER: 1.0x

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