2016-2018 Lincoln MKX Tie Rod End - Outer Torque Specs

3.7L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, and 2018 Lincoln MKX

Labor Time:0.8 hours

Torque Values (24 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Coupling Bolt	34	25	—
Coupling Bolt	34	25	—
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings
Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings
⚠️ Rack Bolts	102	75	—
Rack Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
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	54	40	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Tie Rod End Nut	54	40	New cotter pin
Tie Rod End Nut	54	40	New cotter pin
Tie Rod End Nut	54	40	Use new cotter pin
Tie Rod Lock Nut	68	50	After alignment
⚠️ Tie Rod Lock Nut	68	50	After alignment
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 tie rod end - outer on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX is 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).

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