2016-2018 Lincoln MKX Rack and Pinion Boots Torque Specs

3.7L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, and 2018 Lincoln MKX

Labor Time:2 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
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	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 rack and pinion boots on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX is 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).

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