Specifications

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 Wheel lug nut torque*

lb.ft. N•m

M12 x 1.5 100 135

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and

rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.

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2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002),

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