2002-2005 Ford Explorer Steering Coupler Torque Specs

4.0L V6 SOHC

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:1.1 hours

Torque Values (36 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Coupling Bolt	39	29	—
Coupling Bolt	39	29	—
⚠️ Coupling Bolt	39	29	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
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
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Rack Bolts	117	86	—
⚠️ Rack Bolts	117	86	—
Rack Bolts	117	86	—
Rack Mounting Bolts	117	86	—
Rack Mounting Bolts	117	86	—
⚠️ Rack Mounting Bolts	117	86	—
⚠️ Steering Rack Bolts	100	74	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
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 Castle Nut	55	41	Use new cotter pin \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Tie Rod End Nut	62	46	Use new cotter pin
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	—
Tie Rod Nut	62	46	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—

The primary torque specification for steering coupler on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).

There are 36 torque specifications for steering coupler on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC, covering all related fasteners and components.