Torque Specifications

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

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Starter-To-Engine Bolts 15-20 (20-27)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Brush End Plate Bolts 55-80 (6-9)
Cable Terminal Nut 70-130 (7.9-14.7)
Solenoid Bolts 45-85 (5-10)
Solenoid Terminal Nuts 80-124 (9-14)
Through-Bolts 55-75 (6.2-8.5)
RENDER: 1.0x

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