Torque Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Description	Nm	Lb-Ft	Lb-in
Power steering pump bolts	25	18	---
Power steering reservoir top bolt	6	---	53
Power steering reservoir side bolt	12	9	---
Power steering pressure hose-to-pump fitting	31	23	---
Power steering pressure hose-to-gear fitting	31	23	---
Power steering return hose-to-gear fitting	31	23	---
Power steering pressure hose bracket-to-frame bolt	10	---	89
Power steering hose bracket-to-steering gear housing bolt	10	---	89
Steering gear nuts	103	76	---
Power steering pressure hose bracket-to-pump bolt	10	---	89
Cooler-to-radiator bolts	10	---	89
Intermediate shaft bolt	25	18	---
Intermediate shaft-to-gear pinch bolt	35	26	---
Steering column shaft-to-intermediate shaft pinch bolt	35	26	---
Steering column lock nuts	40	30	---
A/C compressor bolts	25	18	---
Radiator tube-to-engine bolts	10	---	89
Wheel nuts	135	100	---
Tie-rod-to-rack	120	88	---
Tie-rod end-to-knuckle nut	100	74	---
Control valve actuator	30	22	---
Steering column opening reinforcement bolts	20	15	---
I-brace bolts (front)	55	41	---
I-brace bolts (rear)	30	22	---