Steering Column Torque Specifications

2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8

Labor Time:3.4 hours

Torque Values (24 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Screws	14	10	—
Cover Screws	14	10	—
Cover Screws	14	10	—
Ignition Switch Bolts	5	4	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Ignition Switch Bolts	5	4	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Ignition Switch Bolts	5	4	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Pinch Bolt	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Pinch Bolt	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Rack Bolts	127	94	—
Rack Bolts	127	94	—
Rack Bolts	127	94	—
⚠️ Steering Column Bolts	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Steering Column Bolts	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Steering Column Bolts	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Tie Rod Nut	68	50	—
Tie Rod Nut	68	50	—
Tie Rod Nut	68	50	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—

The primary torque specification for steering column on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).

There are 24 torque specifications for steering column on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.