Center Link/Drag Link Torque Specifications

2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6

Labor Time:1.7 hours

Torque Values (20 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Castle Nuts	55	41	Use new cotter pins
Castle Nuts	55	41	Use new cotter pins
⚠️ Coupling Bolt	39	29	—
Coupling Bolt	39	29	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Power Steering Line Fittings	39	29	Use new O-rings
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	39	29	Use new O-rings
Rack Bolts	117	86	—
⚠️ Rack Bolts	117	86	—
Rack Mounting Bolts	117	86	—
⚠️ Rack Mounting Bolts	117	86	—
⚠️ Tie Rod End Nut	62	46	Use new cotter pin
Tie Rod End Nut	62	46	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ 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 center link/drag link on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pins

There are 20 torque specifications for center link/drag link on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.