Ford 4.6L Torque Specifications
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Location | Year | Ft-Lbs | In-Lbs | N-m | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bell Housing To Engine Block | All/Except 1998 | 33 | 396 | 44.74 | |
Bell Housing To Engine Block | 1998 | 46 | 552 | 62.37 | |
Bracket/Stay To Timing Chain/Belt Cover | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | Coil Pack Bracket to Timing Chain Cover |
Camshaft To Cylinder Head | All | 7.5 | 90 | 10.17 | Camshaft Caps |
Connecting Rod To Crankshaft | All | 22 | 264 | 29.83 | Replace Rod Bolts and Nuts with new. Rod Cap Bolts 22 FtLbs + 90deg |
Crankshaft Main Caps To Engine Block | All | 30 | 360 | 40.68 | Main bearing bolts must be replaced with new bolts. Tighten new main bearing cap bolts in two steps as follows: Tighten bolts in sequence 30 Ft-Lbs + 90deg |
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Adjusting Screws | All | 7.5 | 90 | 10.17 | Tighten in sequence |
Main Bearing Cap Side Bolts | All | 16 | 192 | 21.69 | Tighten in sequence |
Cylinder Head To Engine Block | All | 30 | 360 | 40.76 | Replace with New Head Bolts. 30 Ft-Lbs + 90deg and then Additional 90deg in correct sequence |
Drain Plug To Oil Pan | All/Except 1998 | 10 | 120 | 13.56 | |
Drain Plug To Oil Pan | 1998 | 17 | 204 | 23.05 | |
Drive Belt Pulley To Engine Block | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | |
Drive Belt Tensioner To Engine Block | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | |
EGR Valve To Throttle Body | All | 16 | 192 | 21.69 | |
Engine Mount To Engine Block | All | 30 | 360 | 40.67 | Nuts & Bolts |
Engine Mount To Cross Member | All | 115 | 1380 | 155.92 | |
Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head | All | 15 | 180 | 20.34 | |
Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold | All | 30 | 360 | 40.67 | |
Fan Blade Housing To Radiator | All | 3 | 36 | 4.07 | |
Flywheel To Crankshaft | All | 62 | 744 | 84.06 | |
Fuel Rail To Intake Manifold | All | 7.5 | 90 | 10.17 | |
Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | DOHC - NOTE: 19FtLbs + 90deg |
Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | SOHC - ReTorque When Hot |
Intake Manifold Plenum To Intake Manifold | All | 7.5 | 90 | 10.17 | DOHC |
Oil Cooler To Engine Block | All | 18 | 216 | 24.4 | |
Oil Cooler To Oil Filter Adapter | 1996 | 66 | 792 | 89.48 | |
Oil Cooler To Oil Filter Adapter | 1997-Present | 48 | 576 | 65.08 | |
Oil Filter Adapter To Engine Block | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | |
Oil Pan To Engine Block | 1996 | 18 | 216 | 24.4 | |
Oil Pan To Engine Block | 1997-Present | 15 | 180 | 20.34 | Step 1 - 15 FtLbs; Step 2 - 60deg |
Oil Pickup Tube To Engine Block | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | Oil Pickup Tube to Main Bearing Cap Nut |
Oil Pickup Tube To Oil Pump | All | 7.5 | 90 | 10.17 | |
Oil Pump To Engine Block | All | 7.5 | 90 | 10.17 | |
Power Steering Pump To Engine Block | All | 18 | 216 | 24.4 | Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts |
Pressure Plate To Flywheel | All | 18 | 216 | 24.4 | |
Pulley To Water Pump | All | 18 | 216 | 24.4 | |
Spark Plug To Cylinder Head | All | 12 | 144 | 16.27 | |
Thermostat Housing To Engine Block | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | |
Throttle Body To Intake Manifold Plenum | All | 16 | 192 | 21.69 | |
Timing Chain/Belt Cover To Engine Block | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | |
Timing Chain/Belt Guide To Engine Block | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | Modular OHC - Timing Chain Guide |
Timing Chain/Belt Sprocket To Camshaft | All | 88 | 1056 | 119.31 | |
Timing Chain/Belt Tensioner To Cylinder Head | All | 19 | 228 | 25.76 | Modular OHC - Timing Chaing Tensioner |
Torque Converter To Flexplate/Driveplate | All | 26 | 312 | 35.25 | |
Valve Cover To Cylinder Head | All | 7.5 | 90 | 10.17 | |
Vibration Damper/Hub To Crankshaft | 1996 | 118 | 1416 | 159.99 | |
Vibration Damper/Hub To Crankshaft | 1997-Present | 66 | 792 | 89.48 | Step 1: 66 FtLbs; Step2: Loosen; Step 3: Tighten 36 FtLbs + 90 degrees |
Water Pump To Engine Block | All | 18 | 216 | 24.4 |
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