Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (PUMP)
| Application |
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Bracket-To-Engine Bolts |
30-45 (41-61) |
| Outlet Fitting |
25-39 (34-53) |
| Pivot Bolt |
30-45 (41-61) |
| Pressure Hose Nut-To-Pump |
10-15 (14-20) |
| Pump-To-Bracket Bolt |
30-45 (41-61) |
| Quick-Connect Fitting |
20-25 (27-34) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (RACK & PINION)
| Application |
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Engine Mount Nut |
49-70 (66-95) |
| External Transfer Tubes |
15-25 (20-34) |
| Gear-To-Crossmember Mounting Bolt Nut |
| Cougar & Thunderbird |
100-144 (136-195) |
| Escort, Tempo, Topaz & Tracer |
40-55 (55-75) |
| Mark VII & Mustang |
30-40 (41-55) |
| Sable & Taurus |
85-100 (115-135) |
| Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column |
15-25 (20-34) |
| Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Bolt |
30-38 (41-51) |
| Pinion Bearing Cap |
| Escort, Tempo, Topaz & Tracer |
35-45 (47-61) |
| All Others |
40-50 (55-68) |
| Pinion Bearing Lock Nut |
| Escort, Tempo, Topaz & Tracer |
20-35 (27-47) |
| All Others |
30-40 (41-55) |
| Pressure Line Fitting (At Gear) |
15-25 (20-34) |
| Pressure Line Fitting (At Pump) |
10-15 (14-20) |
| Pressure Line Fitting (At Power Cylinder) |
| Escort, Tempo, Topaz & Tracer |
12-17 (16-23) |
| All Others |
22-28 (30-38) |
| Return Line Fitting (At Gear) |
15-25 (20-34) |
| Steering Flex Coupling Bolt |
20-30 (27-41) |
| Tie Rod Ball Socket Assembly-To-Rack |
55-65 (75-88) |
| Tie Rod End-To-Spindle Arm Nut |
35-47 (47-63) |
| Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Jam Nut |
| Escort, Tempo, Topaz & Tracer |
42-50 (57-68) |
| All Others |
35-50 (47-68) |
| Wheel Lug Nut |
85-105 (115-142) |
| Yoke Plug Lock Nut |
| Escort, Tempo, Topaz & Tracer |
40-50 (54-68) |
| All Others |
44-66 (60-89) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Boot Clamp Screw |
20-30 (2.3-3.4) |
| Weather Boot-To-Dash Panel |
48-60 (5.4-6.8) |
| Yoke Plug |
45-50 (5.1-5.7) |