1997 FORD RANGER

2.3L I4•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor1004 Torque4571 Fluid18 DTC3256 Battery2 Maintenance0 Recalls7

steering

Idler Arm Torque Specs

for 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3L I4 · 4WD

Units

18 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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—

Coupling Bolt

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

—

—

Idler Arm Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

—

—

Idler Arm Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

—

—

Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

—

—

Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

—

—

Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

—

—

Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

—

—

Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

—

—

Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

—

—

Tie Rod Castle Nut

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

—

—

Tie Rod Castle Nut

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

—

—

Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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—

Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

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

105 lb-ft · 142.4 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

105 lb-ft · 142.4 Nm

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