2016-2018 Lincoln MKX Steering Damper Torque Specs

3.7L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, and 2018 Lincoln MKX

Labor Time:0.5 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	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Rack Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Rack Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
Steering Rack Bolts	100	74	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Steering Rack Bolts	100	74	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Tie Rod End Castle Nut	55	41	Use new cotter pin \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Tie Rod End Castle Nut	55	41	Use new cotter pin \| ⚠️ 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	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—

The primary torque specification for steering damper on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX is 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).

There are 24 torque specifications for steering damper on the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.