Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSC (1986)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Pressure Lines - Revised Torque Specifications
Article No. 86-3-13
STEERING GEAR - PRESSURE LINES - REVISED TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FORD 1986 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986 SABLE
The torque specifications published in the Taurus/ Sable Shop Manual are too high and may cause distortion to the steering gear housing. Housing
distortion could cause fluid leakage or a "sticky feel" due to control valve binding.
Revised torque specifications for external pressure lines (right turn and left turn lines) are: 14-20 N-m (10- 15 ft.lbs.) at all four fittings.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The following chart is a copy of the torque specifications on page 13-46-25 of the Taurus/Sable Shop Manual with revisions. Please note the correct
torques in your 1986 Taurus/Sable Shop Manual.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"