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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 (1) 45-50 (5.1-5.7)
(1) For complete tightening procedures, see RACK YOKE PLUG CLEARANCE  under ADJUSTMENTS.