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1997 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 DuratecFWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor479Torque3852Fluid6DTC683Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
suspension

Front Struts - Pair Torque Specs

for 1997 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Duratec · FWD
Units

9 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
68 lb-ft · 93 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
122 lb-ft · 165 Nm
Mounting Bolts
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
89 lb-ft · 121 Nm
Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts
Critical
95 lb-ft · 128 Nm
Strut Tower Nuts
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
47 lb-ft · 64 Nm
Sway Bar Link Nuts
Hold shaft with Allen key
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
105 lb-ft · 142 Nm
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