Automotive Engine Torque Specs

Torque Specifications for
Ford 4.6L-281ci-V8-MODULAR

Bell Housing To Engine Block

33 Ft-Lbs

396 In-Lbs

44.74 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Except 1998

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Bell Housing To Engine Block

46 Ft-Lbs

552 In-Lbs

62.37 N-m

Years: 1998-1998

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Bracket/Stay To Timing Chain/Belt Cover

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Coil Pack Bracket to Timing Chain Cover

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Camshaft To Cylinder Head

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs

10.17 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Camshaft Caps

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Connecting Rod To Crankshaft

22 Ft-Lbs

264 In-Lbs

29.83 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC Cap Bolts 22 FtLbs + 90deg

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Crankshaft To Engine Block

22 Ft-Lbs

264 In-Lbs

29.83 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC Cap Bolts (Tighten 1st) 22 FtLbs + 90deg

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Crankshaft To Engine Block

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs

10.17 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC Jack Screws (Tighten 2nd) Step 4; 7.5

Type: Screw

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Crankshaft To Engine Block

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC Side Bolts (Tighten 3rd) Step 7; 16 FtLbs

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Cylinder Head To Engine Block

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs

40.67 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular DOHC - NOTE: 30FtLbs + 90deg + 90deg

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Drain Plug To Oil Pan

10 Ft-Lbs

120 In-Lbs

13.56 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Oil Drain Plug EXCEPT 1998

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Drain Plug To Oil Pan

17 Ft-Lbs

204 In-Lbs

23.05 N-m

Years: 1998-1998

Note: Modular OHC - Oil Drain Plug

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Drive Belt Pulley To Engine Block

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Drive Belt Idler Pulley

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Drive Belt Tensioner To Engine Block

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

EGR Valve To Throttle Body

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Engine Mount To Engine Block

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs

40.67 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Nuts & Bolts

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Engine Mount To Cross Member

115 Ft-Lbs

1380 In-Lbs

155.92 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Stud

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head

15 Ft-Lbs

180 In-Lbs

20.34 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Stud

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs

40.67 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Fan Blade Housing To Radiator

3 Ft-Lbs

36 In-Lbs

4.07 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Flywheel To Crankshaft

62 Ft-Lbs

744 In-Lbs

84.06 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Fuel Rail To Intake Manifold

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs

10.17 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular DOHC - NOTE: 19FtLbs + 90deg

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular SOHC - ReTorque When Hot

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Intake Manifold Plenum To Intake Manifold

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs

10.17 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular DOHC

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Oil Cooler To Engine Block

18 Ft-Lbs

216 In-Lbs

24.4 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Cooler To Oil Filter Adapter

66 Ft-Lbs

792 In-Lbs

89.48 N-m

Years: 1996-1996

Note: Modular OHC - Insert

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Oil Cooler To Oil Filter Adapter

48 Ft-Lbs

576 In-Lbs

65.08 N-m

Years: 1997-Present

Note: Modular OHC - Insert

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Oil Filter Adapter To Engine Block

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Pan To Engine Block

18 Ft-Lbs

216 In-Lbs

24.4 N-m

Years: 1996-1996

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Pan To Engine Block

15 Ft-Lbs

180 In-Lbs

20.34 N-m

Years: 1997-Present

Note: Modular OHC - Step: 15 FtLbs; 60 degs

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Pickup Tube To Engine Block

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Oil Pickup Tube to Main Bearing Cap Nut

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Oil Pickup Tube To Oil Pump

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs

10.17 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Pump To Engine Block

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs

10.17 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Power Steering Pump To Engine Block

18 Ft-Lbs

216 In-Lbs

24.4 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Pressure Plate To Flywheel

18 Ft-Lbs

216 In-Lbs

24.4 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Pulley To Water Pump

18 Ft-Lbs

216 In-Lbs

24.4 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Spark Plug To Cylinder Head

12 Ft-Lbs

144 In-Lbs

16.27 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Thermostat Housing To Engine Block

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Throttle Body To Intake Manifold Plenum

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Cover To Engine Block

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Guide To Engine Block

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Timing Chain Guide

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Sprocket To Camshaft

88 Ft-Lbs

1056 In-Lbs

119.31 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Tensioner To Cylinder Head

19 Ft-Lbs

228 In-Lbs

25.76 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC - Timing Chaing Tensioner

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Torque Converter To Flexplate/Driveplate

26 Ft-Lbs

312 In-Lbs

35.25 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Valve Cover To Cylinder Head

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs

10.17 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Vibration Damper/Hub To Crankshaft

118 Ft-Lbs

1416 In-Lbs

159.99 N-m

Years: 1996-1996

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Vibration Damper/Hub To Crankshaft

66 Ft-Lbs

792 In-Lbs

89.48 N-m

Years: 1997-Present

Note: Step: 66 FtLbs; Loosen; 36 FtLbs; 90 degrees

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Water Pump To Engine Block

18 Ft-Lbs

216 In-Lbs

24.4 N-m

Years: All

Note: Modular OHC

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade: