Steering Column Torque Specifications

2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6

Labor Time:3.4 hours

Torque Values (24 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Coupling Bolt	39	29	—
Coupling Bolt	39	29	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
⚠️ Ignition Switch Bolts	5	4	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Ignition Switch Bolts	5	4	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Pinch Bolt	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ 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	—
⚠️ Steering Column Bolts	30	22	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Steering Column Bolts	30	22	⚠️ 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 Nut	62	46	—
⚠️ Tie Rod Nut	62	46	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—

The primary torque specification for steering column on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).

There are 24 torque specifications for steering column on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.