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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 30-37 (41-50)
Coil Bracket Nut 15-22 (20-30)
Connecting Rod Nut
Step 1 31-36 (42-49)
Step 2 Back Off 2-3 Turns
Step 3 31-36 (42-49)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 19-28 (26-38)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 30 (40)
Step 3 37 (50)
Step 4 (Retorque)
Long Bolt (2)
Step 1 Back Off 2-3 Turns
Step 2 30-37 (40-50)
Step 3 Additional 175-185°
Short Bolt (2)
Step 1 Back Off 2-3 Turns
Step 2 15-22 (20-30)
Step 3 Additional 175-185°
Engine Mount Through Bolt 30-40 (41-54)
Engine-To-Transaxle Bolt 41-50 (56-68)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut 15-22 (20-30)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Exhaust Pipe Nut 16-24 (22-33)
Flywheel/Drive Plate Bolt (3) 54-64 (73-87)
Front Cover Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
Generator Mounting Bolt 30-40 (41-54)
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt (4)
Step 1 13 (18)
Step 2 16 (22)
Intake Manifold Support Bolt/Nut 15-22 (20-30)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt/Stud 65-81 (88-110)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt 18-22 (24-30)
Oil Pick-Up Tube Bolt/Nut
At Cylinder Block 15-22 (20-30)
At Main Bearing Cap 30-40 (41-54)
Oil Dipstick Tube Retaining Nut 15-22 (20-30)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt
Large Bolt 17-23 (23-31)
Small Bolt (5) *
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt 30-45 (41-61)
Rocker Arm Bolt
Step 1 (6) *
Step 2 19-25 (26-34)
Subframe Mounting Bolt 40-52 (54-70)
Throttle Body Nut 15-22 (20-30)
Timing Chain Vibration Damper Bolt 10 (14)
Torque Converter Nut 20-34 (27-46)
Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt 40-50 (54-68)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt
Step 1 (7) *
Step 2 15 (20)
Step 3 24 (32)
Vibration Damper-To-Crankshaft Bolt 103-132 (140-179)
Water Pump Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
Wheel Lug Nut 85-105 (115-142)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Balance Shaft Thrust Plate Bolt 71-124 (8-14)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 71-124 (8-14)
Fuel Rail Bolt 71-96 (8-11)
Guide Plate Retaining Bolt 71-124 (8-14)
Lifter Guide Plate Bolt 71-124 (8-14)
Oil Pan Bolt 80-106 (9-12)
Spark Plug 71-124 (8-14)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 71-124 (8-14)
Valve Cover Bolt 80-106 (9-12)
(1) This procedure has been updated per Ford TSB 98-4-9. Dated March 2, 1998. Use NEW cylinder head bolts. Apply sealant to shortest bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure .
(2) DO NOT loosen all bolts at one time. Work on one bolt at a time in sequence. Sequence for long bolts is 1, 3, 5, 7. Sequence for short bolts is 2, 4, 6, 8.
(3) Apply thread sealant to bolt threads.
(4) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure .
(5) Tighten bolts to 72-96 INCH lbs. (8-11 N.m).
(6) Tighten bolt to 43 INCH lbs. (5 N.m) with valve lifter on base circle of camshaft. Once all rocker arms are tightened, retighten bolts to 19-25 ft. lbs. (26-34 N.m).
(7) Tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).