Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications - Ford Taurus 2005 Owner's Manual

Tires, Wheels and Loading
10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut
torque specifications later in this
chapter for the proper lug nut
torque specification.
11. Return the flat tire, jack and lug
wrench to their proper storage
locations. Make sure the jack is
fastened so it does not rattle when
you drive.
12. Unblock the wheels.

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size
M12 x 1.5
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
140
REVIEW COPY
2005 Taurus (tau), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002),
Market: USA_English (fus)
1
3
5
Wheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft.
100
4
2
N•m
135