Torque Specifications

1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4NSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Sable and 1997 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
VIN S
Heated Oxygen Sensor 25-33 (34-46)
ECT Sensor 10 (14)
Heated Oxygen Sensor 25-33 (34-46)
Throttle Body Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
Except VIN S
ECT Sensor 10 (14)
Heated Oxygen Sensor 25-33 (34-46)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
VIN S
Camshaft Position Sensor Screw 71-106 (8-12)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Screw 71-106 (8-12)
Fuel Pressure Regulator 27-40 (3-4.5)
Fuel Pressure Relief Valve 69 (8)
Fuel Rail Bolt 71-106 (8-12)
Spark Plug 80-177 (9-20)
Throttle Body Bolt 71-106 (8-12)
Throttle Position Sensor Screw 25-33 (3-4)
Except VIN S
Camshaft Position Sensor Screw 13-35 (1.5-4)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Screw 45-61 (5-7)
Fuel Pressure Relief Valve 69 (8)
Fuel Rail Bolt 71-106 (8-12)
Injector Retainer Screw 71-106 (8-12)
Spark Plug 80-177 (9-20)
Throttle Position Sensor Screw 25-33 (3-4)
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