Torque Specifications

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

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Block heater (2.3L) 21 15 -
Block heater (3.0L) 41 30 -
Bypass tube bolt and stud bolt (3.0L) 10 - 89
Coolant pump bolts (2.3L) 10 - 89
Coolant pump bolts (3.0L)(1) - - -
Coolant pump pulley bolts (2.3L) 20 15 -
Degas bottle-to-fender bolt (2.3L and 3.0L) 9 - 80
Degas bottle-to-fender nut (2.3L and 3.0L) 9 - 80
Transmission cooler tubes (2.3L and 3.0L) 30 22 -
Thermostat housing bolts (2.3L) 10 - 89
Thermostat housing bolts (3.0L) 10 - 89
(1) Refer to the appropriate procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x

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