Tightening Torque Specifications

2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Tightening Torque Specifications
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft
Outer tie-rod end nuts 80 59
Rear transaxle insulator through bolt 90 66
Steering column coupling-to-steering gear bolt 55 41
Steering gear bolts 125 92
Tie-rod end jam nuts 40 30
Transmission damper bolts 40 30
RENDER: 1.0x

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