Automotive Torque Specifications |
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Ford And Mercury Full Size 1975-87
LTD, Custom 500, Country
Squire and Crown Victoria
Marquis, Grand Marquis and Colony Park
Suspension/Steering
Front Suspension | ||
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Component | Torque | |
Balljoint-to-Spindle | 80-120 ft. lbs. | |
brake splash guard-to-Spindle | 9-14 ft. lbs. | |
caliper-to-Spindle | upper bolt | 110-114 ft. lbs. |
lower bolt | 90-120 ft. lbs. | |
lower a-arm-to-No2 Crossmember | 95-110 ft. lbs. | |
shock absorber-to-Lower arm | 12-18 ft. lbs. | |
shock absorber upper attachment | 22-30 ft. lbs. | |
stabilizer bar-to-Lower arm | 9-12 ft. lbs. | |
stabilizer bar-to-Frame | 14-26 ft. lbs. | |
strut-to-Frame | 95-105 ft. lbs. | |
Strut-to-Lower arm | 80-115 ft. lbs. | |
Rear Suspension | ||
Component | Torque | |
Bumper-to-No. 4 Crossmember | 9-13 ft. lbs. | |
lower arm-to-Axle | 120-130 ft. lbs. | |
lower arm-to-Frame | 100-130 ft. lbs. | |
rear link-to-Bracket | 18-20 ft. lbs. | |
shock absorber lower attachment | 65-85 ft. lbs. | |
shock absorber upper attachment | 20-26 ft. lbs. | |
stabilizer bar-to-Rear link | 16-20 ft. lbs. | |
stabilizer bar bracket | 10-20 ft. lbs. | |
track bar-to-Axle track bar stud | 85-100 ft. lbs. | |
track bar-to-Frame | 50-70 ft. lbs. | |
track bar stud-to-Axle | 140-150 ft. lbs. | |
upper arm-to-Frame | 120-130 ft. lbs. | |
upper mounting clamp-to-Axle | 16-20 ft. lbs. | |
upper mounting clamp-to-Lower clamp | 16-20 ft. lbs. | |
Steering System | ||
Component | Torque | |
belt adjusting nuts | 30-40 ft. lbs. | |
pitman arm-to-Steering gear | 170-230 ft. lbs. | |
pressure hose-to-Gear case | 16-25 ft. lbs. | |
pump bracket-to-Engine | 45-65 ft. lbs. | |
pump pivot bolts | 25-40 ft. lbs. | |
return hose-to-Gear case | 25-34 ft. lbs. | |
steering gear-to-Frame | 55-75 ft. lbs. |
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