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
Brake caliper anchor bolts 110 81
Brake disc retainer 21 16
Rear axle wheel end nut (4WD)(1) 350 258
Rear brake anti-lock sensor bolt 14 10
Hub bolts 120 89
(1) Install and tighten the new rear axle wheel end nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Stopping the rotation during installation will cause the nylon lock to set incorrectly. This will cause incorrect torque readings while tightening the rear axle wheel end nut, and lead to bearing failure. Install a new rear axle wheel end nut every time after loosening or not installing the rear axle wheel end nut to specification in a continuous rotation.
RENDER: 1.0x

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