Steering Column Torque Specifications

2008-2012 Ford Escape 2.5L I4 Duratec

Labor Time:3.2 hours

Torque Values (24 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Coupling Bolt	34	25	—
Coupling Bolt	34	25	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
⚠️ Ignition Switch Bolts	5	4	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Ignition Switch Bolts	5	4	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Pinch Bolt	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	34	25	Use new O-rings
Power Steering Line Fittings	34	25	Use new O-rings
Rack Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Rack Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Steering Column Bolts	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Steering Column Bolts	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Tie Rod End Nut	54	40	Use new cotter pin
Tie Rod End Nut	54	40	Use new cotter pin
Tie Rod Nut	54	40	—
⚠️ Tie Rod Nut	54	40	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—

The primary torque specification for steering column on a 2008-2012 Ford Escape is 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).

There are 24 torque specifications for steering column on the 2008-2012 Ford Escape 2.5L I4 Duratec, covering all related fasteners and components.