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 | 214 (290) |
| Backing Plate Bolts | 37 (50) |
| Brake Caliper Retaining Bolts | 43 (58) |
| Disc Brake Shield Bolts | 17 (23) |
| Front Control Arm-To-Crossmember Bolt | 62 (84) |
| Front Control Arm-To-Spindle Bolt | 62 (84) |
| Rear Control Arm-To-Crossmember Bolt | 88 (120) |
| Rear Control Arm-To-Spindle Bolt | 88 (120) |
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt | 17 (23) |
| Stabilizer Bar-To-Front Control Arm Nut | 26 (36) |
| Strut-To-Spindle Pinch Bolt | 63 (85) |
| Strut-To-Upper Mount Nut | 37 (50) |
| Strut Upper Mount-To-Body Bolt | 20 (27) |
| Tie Rod Bracket-To-Body Bolt | 88 (120) |
| Tie Rod-To-Front Bracket Bolt | 88 (120) |
| Tie Rod-To-Spindle Bolt | 88 (120) |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 94 (127) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
| Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Bolt | 89 (10) |