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2003 FORD THUNDERBIRD

4.6L V8FWDAUTOMATICgas
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Tie Rod End - Outer Torque Specs

for 2003 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L V8 · FWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
1
Tie Rod End Castle Nut
Critical
40.6 lb-ft · 55 Nm
2
Tie Rod Lock Nut
Critical
47.9 lb-ft · 65 Nm
3
Wheel Lug Nut
Critical
99.6 lb-ft · 135 Nm
Rack Bolts
Critical
94 lb-ft · 127 Nm
Tie Rod End Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
50 lb-ft · 68 Nm
Tie Rod Nut
Critical
50 lb-ft · 68 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
125 lb-ft · 169 Nm
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