FWD AXLE SHAFT POSITIONING SPECIFICATIONS
| Body Type | Engine | Side Of Vehicle | Length In. (mm) |
|---|
| Continental | 3.8L | Right (A/T) Left | 23.6 (599) 18.3 (464) |
| Escort & Tracer | 1.8L 1.9L | Right (A/T & Left M/T) Right (A/T & Left M/T) | 24.9 (631) 24.5 (622) 36.2 (919) 25.2 (641) |
| Probe | 2.2L TBI 2.2L Turbo 3.0L | Right A/T Left Right M/T Left Right A/T Left Right M/T Left Both MT & A/T | 14.0 (356) 14.0 (356) 14.2 (360) 14.2 (360) 13.7 (348) 13.7 (348) 13.9 (355) 13.9 (355) 13.9 (355) |
| Sable & Taurus | 3.0L & 3.8L | Right A/T Left Right M/T Left | 23.6 (599) 18.3 (464) 21.6 (549) 21.2 (539) |
| Tempo & Topaz | 2.3L & 3.0L | Right A/T Left Right M/T Left | 29.9 (760) 16.0 (407) 29.9 (760) 16.9 (430) |
AXLE SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AOD & AOD-E)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Access Cover Bolt | 12-16 (16-22) |
| Converter Drain Plug | 8-28 (11-38) |
| Crossmember-To-Side Support Bolt | 70-100 (95-136) |
| Torque Converter Access Cover Bolt | 12-16 (16-22) |
| Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nut | 20-34 (27-46) |
| Transmission Cooling Line | 18-23 (24-31) |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Line | 12-18 (16-24) |
| Transmission-To-Engine Bolt | 40-50 (54-68) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 85-105 (115-142) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 72-120 (8-14) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AOD & AOD-E)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AXOD-E)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Ball Joint Nut-To-Steering Knuckle Bolt | 37-44 (51-60) |
| Cooler Line Nut At Radiator | 12-18 (16-24) |
| Cooler Line Push Connector At Transaxle | 18-23 (24-31) |
| Flexplate-To-Crankshaft Bolt | 54-64 (73-87) |
| Insulator Bracket-To-Frame Bolt | 40-50 (54-68) |
| Insulator Mount-To-Transaxle Bolt | 25-33 (34-45) |
| Insulator-To-Bracket Bolt | 55-70 (75-95) |
| Power Steering Gear-To-Subframe Bolt | 85-100 (115-135) |
| Stabilizer-To-Control Arm Bolt | 98-125 (133-169) |
| Tie Rod-To-Knuckle Nut | (1) 23-35 (31-47) |
| Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nut | 23-39 (31-53) |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | 41-50 (55-68) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 85-105 (115-142) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 72-120 (8-14) |
| (1) Tighten to minimum torque; then tighten to nearest cotter pin slot. |
| (1) | Tighten to minimum torque; then tighten to nearest cotter pin slot. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AXOD-E)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (A4LD)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Access Cover Bolt | 12-16 (16-22) |
| Crossmember-To-Frame Bolt | 20-30 (27-41) |
| Engine Support-To-Crossmember Nut | 60-80 (81-109) |
| Filler Tube Bolt | 28-38 (38-52) |
| Drive Shaft Nut | 70-95 (95-129) |
| Starter Mounting Bolt | 15-20 (20-27) |
| Torque Converter Access Cover Bolt | 12-16 (16-22) |
| Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nut | 20-34 (27-46) |
| Transmission Cooling Line | 18-23 (24-31) |
| Transmission-To-Engine Bolt | 28-38 (38-52) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 85-105 (115-142) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 72-120 (8-14) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (A4LD)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FLC)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Ball Joint Nut-To-Steering Knuckle Bolt | 40-54 (54-73) |
| Cooler Line Nut At Radiator & Transaxle | 12-18 (16-24) |
| Cooler Line Push Connector At Transaxle | 18-23 (24-31) |
| Flexplate-To-Crankshaft Bolt | 54-64 (73-87) |
| Insulator Bracket-To-Frame Bolt | 40-50 (54-68) |
| Insulator Mount-To-Transaxle Bolt | 25-33 (34-45) |
| Insulator-To-Bracket Bolt | 55-70 (75-95) |
| Stabilizer Link Nut | 12-17 (16-23) |
| Stabilizer-To-Control Arm Bolt | 98-125 (133-169) |
| Starter Nuts | 30-40 (41-54) |
| Steering Gear-To-Frame Nut | 85-100 (115-136) |
| Tie Rod-To-Frame Nut | 60-70 (81-95) |
| Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Nut | (1) 28-32 (38-43) |
| Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nut | 23-39 (31-53) |
| Transaxle Mount Bolt | 25-33 (34-45) |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | 25-33 (34-45) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 85-105 (115-142) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 72-120 (8-14) |
| (1) Tighten to minimum torque; then tighten to nearest cotter pin slot. |
| (1) | Tighten to minimum torque; then tighten to nearest cotter pin slot. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FLC)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4EAT)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Center Mount |
| Bolt | 27-40 (37-54) |
| Nut | 47-66 (64-90) |
| Crossmember |
| Bolt | 27-40 (37-54) |
| Nut | 55-69 (75-94) |
| Left Mount Nut | 63-86 (85-117) |
| Left Mount-To-Bracket Bolt & Nut | 49-69 (66-94) |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Bolt & Nut | 32-40 (43-54) |
| Lower Control Arm |
| Bolt | 27-40 (37-54) |
| Nut | 55-69 (75-94) |
| Right Mount Bolt & Nut | 63-86 (85-117) |
| Selector Cable Bolt | 22-29 (30-39) |
| Stabilizer Link Nut | 12-17 (16-23) |
| Starter Mounting Bolt | 23-34 (31-46) |
| Tie Rod End Nut | 22-33 (30-45) |
| Torque Converter Nut | 32-45 (43-61) |
| Transaxle-To-Bolt | 66-86 (90-117) |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bracket Bolt | 27-38 (37-52) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 65-87 (88-118) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 72-97 (8-11) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4EAT)
