Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Ford Taurus SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Power Steering System: Specifications
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) |
MERCON® V | 1.13L(2.4 pt)(1) | ||
| Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C (Canada) |
ESA-M1C75-B | 1.50L (3.2 pt) | ||
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine roll restrictor bolt (Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS)) | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| Front subframe forward bolts (EPAS) | 200 | 148 | - | ||
| Front subframe rearward bolts (EPAS) | 150 | 111 | - | ||
| Inner tie rod(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Outer tie-rod end nuts | 150 | 111 | - | ||
| Power steering fluid cooler bolts | 5 | - | 44 | ||
| Power steering line clamp plate bolt | 23 | 17 | - | ||
| Power steering pump bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Power steering return line bracket-to-frame bolts | 7 | - | 62 | ||
| Pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt | 9 | - | 80 | ||
| Pressure line bracket-to-rear engine bolt | 9 | - | 80 | ||
| Pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt | 23 | 17 | - | ||
| Pressure line bracket-to-valve cover stud nut | 9 | - | 80 | ||
| Pressure line fitting-to-power steering pump | 75 | 55 | - | ||
| Stabilizer bar bracket bolts (Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS)) | 55 | 41 | - | ||
| Stabilizer bar link upper nuts | 150 | 111 | - | ||
| Steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt (EPAS) | 20 | - | 177 | ||
| Steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt (HPAS) | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Steering gear bolts (EPAS) | 165 | 122 | - | ||
| Steering gear heat shield bolts (EPAS) | 9 | - | 80 | ||
| Steering gear nuts (HPAS) | - | - | - | ||
| Subframe support bracket bolts (EPAS) | 55 | 41 | - | ||
| Tie-rod jam nuts | 63 | 46 | - | ||
| Wiring harness bracket bolt (EPAS) | 9 | - | 80 | ||
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Factory Service Tools
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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.