Torque Specifications

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Power Steering System - Escape, Mariner 
Power steering fluid cooler bolts 8 - 71
Power steering fluid cooler nuts 8 - 71
Power steering fluid reservoir bolts 9 - 80
Power steering line clamp plate bolt 25 18 -
Power steering pressure line bracket nut (2.3L) 9 - 80
Power steering pressure line bracket nut (3.0L) 12 9 -
Power steering pressure line fitting nut (3.0L) (4V) 73 54 -
Power steering pressure line fitting nut (2.3L) 65 48 -
Power steering pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt 10 - 89
Steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-subframe bolt 9 - 80
Power steering pump bolts 25 18 -
Power steering pump pulley nut (3.0L) (4V) 61 45 -
Steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose bracket-to-steering gear stud 9 - 80
Rear transaxle insulator-to-bracket through-bolt 90 66 -
Rear transaxle insulator bracket bolt 90 66 -
Rear transaxle insulator bracket nuts 90 66 -
Steering column coupling-to-steering gear pinch bolt 30 22 -
Steering gear mounting bolts 115 85 -
Inner tie-rod 110 81 -
Outer tie-rod end nuts 55 41 -
Tie-rod end jam nuts 40 30 -
Upper steering column pinch bolt 24 18 -
Generator splash shield bolt (3.0L) 4 - 35


TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Power Steering System - Escape Hybrid 
Ball joint pinch bolt nuts 70 52 -
Engine support crossmember bolts 90 66 -
Engine support crossmember nut 175 129 -
Front insulator bolt 115 85 -
Inner tie-rod 110 81 -
Lower stabilizer bar link nuts 55 41 -
Rear crossbrace bolts 115 85 -
Rear engine mount bracket bolts 90 66 -
Rear engine mount heat shield nuts 15 11 -
Rear engine mount nuts 55 41 -
Rear engine mount stud nut 90 66 -
Engine roll restrictor bracket bolts 90 66 -
Steering gear bolts 115 85 -
Steering gear coupling pinch bolt 40 30 -
Power steering control module nuts 23 17 -
Subframe bolts 200 148 -
Subframe nuts 150 111 -
Tie-rod end nut 55 41 -
Tie-rod end jam nut 40 30 -
Upper steering column pinch bolt 24 18 -
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