Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
Tie Rod End: Specifications
Tie-rod end-to-front wheel knuckle nut
41 ft.lb
Tie-rod end jam nut
41 ft.lb
Tie-rod end-to-knuckle nut
41 ft.lb
Once torque is reached, continue fuming to align slot in
nut with cotter pin hole in tie-rod end.
Rotating Torque Specification
New tie-rod end steel joint
2.0 - 5.3 Nm (17.8 - 47.3 inch lbs.)
Used tie-rod end steel joint
0.2 - 3.0 Nm (2.0 - 26.5 inch lbs.)
Tie-rod end steel joint with excessive play Less than 0.2 Nm (0.2 inch lbs.)