Torque Specifications: Wagon

1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4NSECTION Wagon
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 (WAGON)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Front Strut Mounting Bracket Nut 22-30 (30-40)
Front Tie Rod Lock Nut 35-46 (47-63)
Lower Rear Control Arm-To-Body Nut 50-68 (68-92)
Rear Alignment Kit Cam Nut 50-68 (68-92)
Rear Control Arm-To-Spindle Nut 50-68 (68-92)
Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket-To-Lower Arm Bolt 14-19 (19-26)
Rear Strut Mounting Upper Mounting Nut 19-25 (25-34)
Rear Suspension Tension Strut-To-Spindle Nut 35-46 (46-63)
Upper Rear Suspension Arm-To-Body Bolt 72-97 (98-132)
RENDER: 1.0x

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