Updated torque chart
These are torque values for a 2000 Ford truck. Most will be applicable to model years 1999-2003.
Description
Torque Specification
Socket Size
A/C compressor support bracket mounting bolts
30-41 lb/ft, 40-55 Nm
A/C compressor support bracket mounting nuts
15-22 lb/ft, 20-30 Nm
Air cleaner assembly mounting bolts
54 lb/in, 6 Nm
Air cleaner bracket-pickup chassis
98-115 lb/in, 11-13 Nm
Air cleaner outlet tube
31-35 lb/in, 3-4 Nm
Ball joint nut, lower
150 lb/ft, 204 Nm
Ball joint nut, upper
69 lb/ft, 94 Nm
Battery tray/air cleaner assembly - 7.3L diesel, vehicles built after 12/7/98
12 lb/in, 16 Nm
Brakes, Caliper Bleeder Screw
13-18 lb/ft, 17-24 Nm
Brakes, Front Disc Rotor Shield Screws
98 lb/in, 11 Nm
Brakes, Master Cylinder Outlet Tube Fittings
19 lb/ft, 25 Nm
Brakes, Rear, disc brake Caliper banjo bolt
37 lb/ft, 50 Nm
Brakes, Rear, Stone shield nuts
46 lb/ft, 62 Nm
Brakes, Rear, caliper pin bolts - F-250/F-350 with Ford and Dana axle
27 lb/ft, 36 Nm
Brakes, Rear, disc brake adapter bolts - F-250/F-350 with Ford axle
150 lb/ft, 203 Nm
Brakes, Rear, disc brake adapter bolts - F-350/F-450/F-550/Motorhome with Dana axle
100 lb/ft, 135 Nm
Brakes, disc, front brake caliper pin bolts (2)
42 lb/ft, 56 Nm
Brakes, disc, rear brake caliper pin bolts (2)
27 lb/ft
12mm
Brakes, front disc brake caliper anchor plate bolts (2)
166 lb/ft, 225 Nm
Brakes, rear disc brake caliper anchor plate bolts (2)
173 Nm (128 lb/ft)
Charge air cooler inlet/outlet ducts retaining clamps
71 lb/in, 8 Nm
Charge air cooler mounting stud bolts
19 lb/ft, 25 Nm
Crossmember Bolts
70 Nm
Cylinder drain plug
12-18 lb/ft, 16-24 Nm
Degas bottle bolts
80 lb/in, 9 Nm
Description
Torque Specification
Socket Size
Differential pressure feedback EGR bolts (nuts if applicable)
53 lb/in, 6 Nm
Differential pressure feedback EGR bracket bolts
89 lb/in, 10 Nm
Drive Gear Access Cover Retaining Bolts
16-24 lb/ft, 21-32 Nm
Driveshaft (front), retaining bolts, to the axle
26 lb/ft, 35 Nm
Driveshaft (front), retaining bolts, to the transfer case
82 lb/ft, 111 Nm
Driveshaft (rear), retaining bolts, to the axle (Excursion)
76 lb/ft, 103 Nm
Driveshaft (rear), retaining bolts, to the axle (except Excursion and Motorhome)
26 lb/ft, 35 Nm
Driveshaft (rear), retaining bolts, to the manual transmission
76 lb/ft, 103 Nm
Driveshaft (rear), retaining bolts, to the transfer case
76 lb/ft, 103 Nm
Driveshaft center bearing, retaining bolts, to the support (Motorhome)
66 lb/ft, 90 Nm
Driveshaft center bearing, retaining bolts, to the support (except Motorhome)
46 lb/ft, 63 Nm
Driveshaft to transfer case bolts
111 Nm
Driveshaft, retaining bolts, to the coupling shaft (Motorhome)
76 lb/ft, 103 Nm
Driveshaft, retaining bolts, to the coupling shaft (except Motorhome)
26 lb/ft, 35 Nm
Driveshaft, retaining bolts, to the parking brake drum
111 lb/ft, 150 Nm
Driveshaft, retaining bolts, to the rear axle (Motorhome)
55 lb/ft, 74 Nm
Driveshaft, reverse slip flange, retaining nut, to the driveshaft
300 lb/ft, 407 Nm
Driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts, front
76 lb/ft, 102 Nm
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 7.3L
12-18 lb/ft, 16-24 Nm
Exhaust Inlet Pipe to Turbocharger Marmon Clamp
62 lb/in, 7 Nm
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid
53 lb/in, 6 Nm
Fan blades to fan clutch mounting bolts
12.5-17 lb/ft, 17-23 Nm
Fan clutch hub to water pump
84-112 lb/ft, 113-153 Nm
Fan shroud to radiator bolts
80 lb/in, 9 Nm
Flex Plate Inspection Cover
20 Nm
Fuel Filter/Water Separator Mounting Bolts
23 lb/ft, 31 Nm
Fuel Injector Retaining Bolt
120 lb/in, 13.6 Nm
Glow Plugs
15 lb/ft, 19 Nm
10mm
Glow plug module retaining nuts
8 lb/ft, 11 Nm
Glow plug relay retaining nuts
8 lb/ft, 11 Nm
Glow plug relay wire retaining nuts
71 lb/in, 8 Nm
High-Pressure Oil Pump Mounting Bolt
18 lb/ft, 24 Nm
High-Pressure Oil Reservoir Retaining Bolts
18 lb/ft, 24 Nm
Hub and bearing-to-knuckle nuts, front
55 lb/ft, 74 Nm
Injector Driver Module (IDM) Mounting Bolts
45 lb/in, 5 Nm
Injector Driver Module Electrical Connector Retaining Bolt
54 lb/in, 6 Nm
Jounce bumper-to-frame bolts
30 lb/ft, 40 Nm
Leaf spring-to-axle U-bolt nut
185 lb/ft, 185 Nm
Leaf spring-to-front spring hanger bracket nut and bolt
185 lb/ft, 185 Nm
Leaf spring-to-rear shackle nut and bolt
185 lb/ft, 185 Nm
Master Cylinder Outlet Tube Fittings
19 ft.lb
Oil Deflector Retaining Bolt
9 lb/ft, 12 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
54 lb/in, 6 Nm
Oil Injection Pressure Regulator
55 lb/ft, 6 Nm
Oil Injection Pressure Sensor
22 lb/ft, 29 Nm
Oil Pump Drive Gear Retaining Bolt
96 lb/ft, 129 Nm
Oil cooler center bolt
40.4-44 lb/ft, 55-60 Nm
Oil filter
10-12.5 lb/ft, 14-17 Nm
Pipe Plugs 1/2 x 14 - Fuel Charging and Controls
25-35 lb/ft, 24-47 Nm
Pipe Plugs 1/4 x 18 - Fuel Charging and Controls
12-18 lb/ft, 17-24 Nm
Pipe Plugs 1/8 x 27 - Fuel Charging and Controls
5-8 lb/ft, 7-11 Nm
Pipe Plugs 3/8 x 18 - Fuel Charging and Controls
22-33 lb/ft, 30-44 Nm
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connector Bolt
62 lb/in, 7 Nm
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Mounting Screws
71 lb/in, 8 Nm
Radiator mounting brackets retaining bolts
36-48 lb/in, 47-63 Nm
Radiator support bracket bolts
20-26 lb/ft, 25-35 Nm
Rear shackle-to-frame mounted bracket nut and bolt
185 lb/ft, 185 Nm
Shackle bracket assembly-to-frame bolts
66 lb/ft, 90 Nm
Shock Absorber (front lower)
103 Nm (76 lb/ft)
Shock Absorber (front upper)
103 Nm (76 lb/ft)
Shock Absorber (rear lower)
62 Nm (46 lb/ft)
Shock Absorber (rear upper)
62 Nm (46 lb/ft)
Shock absorber bracket-to-axle U-bolt and nut (Ford axle)
35 lb/ft, 47 Nm
Shock absorber upper mounting bracket-to-frame bolts
76 lb/ft, 103 Nm
Shock absorber-to-axle bracket nut and bolt
46 lb/ft, 62 Nm
Shock absorber-to-frame mounted bracket nut
46 lb/ft, 62 Nm
Shock-to-front spring spacer nut, front
76 lb/ft, 103 Nm
Shock-to-upper shock bracket nut, front
76 lb/ft, 103 Nm
Spare tire carrier bolts
15 lb/ft, 20 Nm
Spring hanger-to-frame bolts
76 lb/ft, 103 Nm
Spring shackle-to-frame nut
185 lb/ft, 250 Nm
Spring-to-axle U-bolts, front
99 lb/ft, 133 Nm
Spring-to-shackle nut, front
185 lb/ft, 250 Nm
Spring-to-spring hanger nut, front
203 lb/ft, 275 Nm
Stabilizer Bar Link Bolts
115 NM (85 lb/ft)
Stabilizer bar bracket-to-frame bolts
35 lb/ft, 47 Nm
Stabilizer bar link-to-bracket nut
80 lb/ft, 109 Nm
Stabilizer bar link-to-frame nut
52 lb/ft, 70 Nm
Stabilizer bar link-to-stabilizer bar nut
52 lb/ft, 70 Nm
Stabilizer bar retainer bracket-to-axle U-bolt and nut (Ford axle)
35 lb/ft, 47 Nm
Stabilizer bar retainer bracket-to-axle bolt (Dana axle)
30 lb/ft, 40 Nm
Stabilizer bar-to-axle assembly bracket bolts (RH side only)
41 lb/ft, 55 Nm
Stabilizer bar-to-front spring spacer bolts (LH side only)
41 lb/ft, 55 Nm
Stabilizer bar-to-link nut
80 lb/ft, 109 Nm
Starter Battery Cable Nut
7-11 lb/ft, 10-14 Nm
Starter Motor Ground Cable
13-17 lb/ft, 17-23 Nm
Starter Mounting Bolts
17-21 lb/ft, 22-28 Nm
Starter Mounting Bolts
22-28 Nm
Starter Relay Switch Nuts
45-98 lb/in, 5-11 Nm
Starter Relay Switch Screws
62-80 lb/in, 7-9 Nm
Starter Solenoid B-Terminal Nuts
80-124 lb/in, 9-14 Nm
Starter Solenoid Wire Nut
1-3 lb/ft, 4-6 Nm
Thermostat Housing
20-30 Nm
Tie Rod End -Inner, Sleeve Clamp Bolts
55 Nm
Tie Rod End -Inner, castellated nut
90 Nm
Tie-rod end-to-front knuckle nut
52 lb/ft, 70 Nm
Torque Converter Drain Plug
12 Nm
Torque converter retaining nuts
35 Nm
Track bar-to-lower mounting bracket nut
406 lb/ft, 550 Nm
Track bar-to-upper mounting bracket nut
406 lb/ft, 550 Nm
Transfer Case Bolts
31 Nm
Transfer Case, fill/drain plugs
27 Nm
Transmission Filler tube bolt
10-13 Nm
Transmission cooler tube nuts
12-18 lb/ft, 16-24 Nm
Transmission fluid cooler tubes to cooler bypass valve
27 Nm
Transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts
94 Nm
Transmission, Auto, Drain Plug
25 Nm
Transmission, Auto, Pan Bolts (20)
15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
Transmission-to-engine bolts
61 Nm
Turbocharger Mounting Bolts
18 lb/ft, 24 Nm
Turbocharger Pedestal Mounting Bolts
18 lb/ft, 24 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
8.17 foot pounds, 98 inch pounds
13mm
Valve Cover Breather Screws
7.42 foot pounds, 89 inch pounds
Phillips #2
Water Pump Bolts
18 lb/ft
Water Pump Pulley bolts (4)
18 lb/ft
Water bypass tube mounting bolt
71-97 lb/in, 8-11 Nm
Water outlet connection
15-22 lb/ft, 20-30 Nm
Water pump pulley 7.3L
35-46 lb/ft, 47-63 Nm
Water pump pulley mounting bolts
15-22 lb/ft, 20-30 Nm
Water pump - 7.3L
15 lb/ft, 20 Nm
Water temperature indicator sender unit
12-18 lb/ft, 16-24 Nm
Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly Nuts (4)
135 lb/ft
21 mm
Wheel Nuts, Loaded
224 Nm (165 lb/ft)
21 mm
Wheel Nuts, Unloaded
210 Nm (155 lb/ft)
21 mm







