Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique, and 1998 Ford Contour. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Hub Retaining Nut | ||
| 1998 | 250 (340) | |
| 1999 | 214 (290) | |
| Ball Joint Bolts (Replacement Ball Joint) | 43 (58) | |
| Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt | 62 (84) | |
| Brake Caliper Anchor Bracket Bolt | 89 (120) | |
| Brake Caliper Bolt | ||
| 1998 | 44 (60) | |
| 1999 | 30 (41) | |
| Brake Hose Support Bracket | 37 (50) | |
| Control Arm-To-Subframe Bolt | ||
| 1998 | 62 (84) | |
| 1999 | 85 (115) | |
| Engine Mount Through-Bolts | 89 (120) | |
| Front Engine Mount Bolt | 35 (48) | |
| Left Engine/Transaxle Mount Bolt | 61 (83) | |
| Lower Steering Column Yoke Pinch Bolt | 18 (24) | |
| Rear Engine Mount Bolt | 62 (84) | |
| Right Engine Mount Bolt | ||
| 1998 | 66 (90) | |
| 1999 | 61 (83) | |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts | 37 (50) | |
| Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bolts | ||
| 1998 | 18 (24) | |
| 1999 | 35 (48) | |
| Strut Retaining Nut | 34 (46) | |
| Strut Thrust Bearing Nut | 44 (60) | |
| Strut-To-Knuckle Pinch Bolt | 62 (84) | |
| Subframe Mounting Bolts | 96 (130) | |
| Tie Rod End Nut | ||
| 1998 | 21 (28) | |
| 1999 | 27 (37) | |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 94 (127) | |