Torque Specifications

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mercury Topaz and 1994 Ford Tempo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft Bolt 16-23 (21-32)
Ball Joint Nut-To-Steering Knuckle Bolt 40-54 (54-73)
Control Arm Pinch Bolt 40-54 (54-73)
Control Cable Bracket-To-Retainer Bolt 15-24 (20-33)
Control Cable Retaining Nut 10-19 (14-27)
Cooler Line Nut At Transaxle 18-22 (24-31)
Insulator Bracket-To-Frame Bolt 40-50 (54-68)
Insulator Mount-To-Transaxle Bolt 25-33 (34-45)
Insulator-To-Bracket Bolt 55-70 (75-95)
Oil Pan Bolt 12-17 (16-23)
Stabilizer-To-Control Arm Bolt 99-112 (134-153)
Starter Nuts 30-40 (41-54)
Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Nut (1) 27-32 (37-43)
Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nut 23-39 (31-53)
Transaxle Support Bracket 45-64 (61-88)
Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt
2.3L 25-33 (34-45)
3.0L 34-47 (46-64)
Wheel Lug Nut 85-105 (115-142)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Cooler Line At Radiator 106-144 (11-16)
Cooler Line Push Connector At Transaxle 120-144 (14-16)
(1) Tighten to minimum torque; then tighten to nearest cotter pin slot.
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