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2013 LINCOLN MKX

3.7L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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drivetrain

Differential Fluid Change - Rear Torque Specs

for 2013 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6 · AWD
Units

15 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Axle Nut
Critical
Use new nut, stake after
180 lb-ft · 244 Nm
Axle Nut
Use new cotter pin or stake nut
184 lb-ft · 250 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
CV Bolts
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
CV Bolts
Critical
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
CV Joint Bolts
Critical
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Differential Cover Bolts
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Differential Cover Bolts
Critical
Apply RTV sealant
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Driveshaft Bolts
Critical
55 lb-ft · 75 Nm
Driveshaft U-Joint Straps
Tighten evenly
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Torque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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