Tie Rod End - Outer Torque Specifications

2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6

Labor Time:0.9 hours

Torque Values (16 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
⚠️ Rack Bolts	117	86	—
Rack Bolts	117	86	—
⚠️ 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 Nut	62	46	New cotter pin
Tie Rod End Nut	62	46	New cotter pin
⚠️ Tie Rod Lock Nut	78	58	After alignment
Tie Rod Lock Nut	78	58	After alignment
Tie Rod Nut	62	46	—
⚠️ Tie Rod Nut	62	46	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—

The primary torque specification for tie rod end - outer on a 2011-2015 Ford Explorer is 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Note: Use new O-rings

There are 16 torque specifications for tie rod end - outer on the 2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.