Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft |
|---|---|---|
| Lower shaft-to-steering gear bolt | 48 | 35 |
| Lower shaft-to-steering column shaft bolt | 48 | 35 |
| Steering wheel bolt | 40 | 30 |
| Steering column support-to-instrument panel nuts | 15 | 11 |
| Shift cable bracket bolts | 21 | 15 |
| Steering column upper shaft-to-steering column bolt | 30 | 22 |
| Steering column shaft dash seal bolts | 12 | 9 |