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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONSTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.