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1997-2004 FORD F-150
4.2L V6•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Repairs0Labor1000Torque3876Fluid18DTC3450Battery2Maintenance0Recalls49
steering

Steering Wheel Torque Specs

for 1997-2004 Ford F-150 4.2L V6 · 4WD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Airbag Module Bolts✓ Verified
Critical
Torx - usually T30 | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL [audit 2026-08: corrected from 5.0 lb-ft by triangulation]
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
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Airbag Module Bolts✓ Verified
Critical
Torx - usually T30 | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL [audit 2026-08: corrected from 5.0 lb-ft by triangulation]
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
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Steering Rack Bolts
Critical
75 lb-ft · 102 Nm
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Steering Rack Bolts
Critical
75 lb-ft · 102 Nm
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Steering Wheel Nut
Critical
⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
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Steering Wheel Nut
Critical
⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
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Tie Rod Nut
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
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Tie Rod Nut
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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