2006-2010 Ford Explorer Tie Rod End - Outer Torque Specs

4.6L V8

Applies to 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:0.9 hours

Torque Values (24 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings
Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings
Rack Bolts	127	94	—
⚠️ Rack Bolts	127	94	—
Rack Bolts	127	94	—
Steering Rack Bolts	100	74	—
Steering Rack Bolts	100	74	—
⚠️ Steering Rack Bolts	100	74	—
Tie Rod End Castle Nut	55	41	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Tie Rod End Castle Nut	55	41	Use new cotter pin
Tie Rod End Castle Nut	55	41	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Tie Rod End Nut	68	50	New cotter pin
Tie Rod End Nut	68	50	New cotter pin
Tie Rod End Nut	68	50	New cotter pin
⚠️ Tie Rod Lock Nut	85	63	After alignment
Tie Rod Lock Nut	85	63	After alignment
Tie Rod Lock Nut	85	63	After alignment
⚠️ Tie Rod Nut	68	50	—
Tie Rod Nut	68	50	—
Tie Rod Nut	68	50	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—

The primary torque specification for tie rod end - outer on a 2006-2010 Ford Explorer is 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Note: Use new O-rings

There are 24 torque specifications for tie rod end - outer on the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.