Torque Specifications

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWDSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Ford Explorer, and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Brake & HCU Tube Fittings 11-15 (15-20)
Rear Wheel Sensor Bolt 25-30 (34-41)
Wheel Lug Nuts 100 (135)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
ABS Control Module Screws 53-72 (6-8)
Bleeder Screw 72-108 (8-12)
HCU Nuts 97-115 (11-13)
Front Wheel Sensor Bolt 72-89 (8-10)
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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