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303-01B Engine - 3.0L Duratec-VE (VE6)|Description and Operation > < 303-01A Engine - 2.0L Zetec-E (Zetec)|Engine
Engine - 3.0L Duratec-VE (VE6) - Specifications Maverick 2001 (12/2000-07/2004)

General Specifications

Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-QSP WSS-M2C153–H
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554–EA WSE-M4G323–A4
Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA WSE-M5B392-A

General Specifications

Item Specification
Displacement 3.0L (4V) (182 CID)
No. cylinder 6
Bore/stroke 89.0 x 79.5 (3.5 x 3.13 in)
Fire order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Oil pressure (Hot 448 rpm) 310 kPa (45psi)
Spark plug AWSF-32F (F35E-12405-EA) Gap = 1.30-1.40 (.052-0.56 inch)
Cylinder Head/Valve Train
Combustion chamber volume 52 cc (3.17 CI)
Valve seat width — intake 1.1-1.4mm (0.043-0.055 in)
Valve seat width — exhaust 1.4-1.7mm (0.055-0.066 in)
Valve seat angle 44.75 degrees
Valve seat runout (T.I.R.) 0.04mm (0.001 in)
Valve Arrangement (Front to Rear)
LH intake S-P-S-P-S-P
LH exhaust E-E-E-E-E-E
RH intake P-S-P-S-P-S
RH exhaust E-E-E-E-E-E
Valve stem guide clearance
Intake 0.020-0.069mm (0.0007-0.0027 in)
Exhaust 0.045-0.094mm (0.0017-0.037 in)
Valve head diameter
Intake 35mm (1.38 in)
Exhaust 30mm (1.18 in)
Gauge diameter 31 and 24.5mm (1.22 and 0.96 in)
Valve face runout (limit) 0.05mm (0.001 in)
Valve face angle 45.5 degrees
Valve stem diameter (std)
Intake 5.975-5.995mm (0.2350-0.2358 in)
Exhaust 5.950-5.970mm (0.2343-0.2350 in)
Valve spring compression pressure
  • Intake (n @ spec.
  • length)
680 N @ 30.19mm (153 lbs @ 1.18 in)
  • Exhaust (n @ spec.
  • length)
680 N @ 30.19mm (153 lbs @ 1.18 in)
Valve spring free length (approximate)
Intake 46.8mm (1.84 in)
Exhaust 46.8mm (1.84 in)
Valve spring installed pressure n @ spec. length
Intake 228 N @ 39.99mm (51 lbs @ 1.57 in)
Exhaust 228 N @ 39.99mm (51 lbs @ 1.57 in)
Valve springs installed pressure n @ spec. length — service limit 10% Pressure Loss @ 30.09
Valve springs — out of square limit 1%
Rocker arm ratio 1.8:1
Hydraulic valve tappet
Diameter (std) 16-15.988mm (0.6290-0.6294 in)
Clearance to bore 0.018-0.069mm (0.0007-0.0027 in)
Service limit 0.016mm (0.0006 in)
Hydraulic leakdown rate

5-25 seconds
Collapsed valve tappet gap—desired 0.50-1.11mm (0.019-0.043 in)
Camshaft
Lobe lift
Intake (primary) 4.79mm (0.188 in)
Intake (secondary) 4.79mm (0.188 in)
Exhaust 4.79 mm (0.188 inch)
Lobe lift — allowable lift loss 0mm (0.0 in)
Valve lift @ zero lash
Intake (primary) 9.80 mm (0.388 in)
Intake (secondary) 9.80mm (0.388 in)
Exhaust 9.80 mm (0.388 inch)
Camshaft end play 0.027-0.190 mm
Standard 0.025-0.165mm (0.001-0.0064 in)
Service limit 0.190mm (0.00748 in)
Journal to bearing clearance
Standard 0.025-0.076mm (0.001-0.0029 in)
Service limit 0.121mm (0.0047 in)
Journal diameters (all) 26.962-26.936mm (1.061-1.060 in)
Journal inside diameter (cap assembled) 27.012-26.987 mm
Bearing inside diameter (all) 27.012-26.987mm (1.063-1.062 in)
CYLINDER BLOCK
Head gasket surface a
Head gasket thickness 1.0mm (.40 in)
Head gasket surface finish 1.5mm RA Maximum (Microns)
Main bearing bore diameter 67.998-68.022mm (2.677-2.6780 in)
Cylinder bore
Diameter

Surface finish (RMS) 0.2-0.6 microns
Out-of-round limit 0.015mm (.0005 in)
Out-of-round service limit 0.020mm (.0007 in)
Taper service limit 0.020mm (0.008 in)
CRANKSHAFT
Main bearing journal diameter 62.968-62.992mm (2.467-2.479 in
Connecting rod journal diameter 49.970-49.990mm (1.967-1.968 in
Crankshaft free end play 0.110-0.232mm (.004-.009 in)
Crankshaft runout to rear face of cylinder block 0.050mm Max (0.001 in)
Connecting rod bearings
Clearance to crankshaft 0.028-0.066mm 0.001-0.0025 in)
Bearing wall thickness (std)

1.503mm (.059 in)
Main bearings
Clearance to crankshaft—desired 0.025-0.045mm (0.0009-0.0001 in
Clearance to crankshaft—allowable 0.025-0.050mm (0.0009-0.0019 in)
Bearing wall thickness—grade 1 2.497mm (0.0983 in)
Bearing wall thickness—grade 2e 2.501mm (0.0985 in)
Bearing wall thickness—grade 3 2.505mm (0.0986 in)
CONNECTING ROD
Piston pin bore diameter 21.017-21.031mm (0.827-0.828 in)
Crankshaft bearing bore diameter 53.015-53.035mm (2.0872-2.0879 in)
Length (center to center) 138.06-138.14mm (5.435-5.38 in)
Alignment (bore to bore max difference)

Twist 0.050mm per 25 (0.0019 per 0.984 in)
Band 0.038mm per 25 (0.0014 per 0.984 in)
Side clearance (assembled to crank)
Standard 0.100-0.30mm (0.0039-0.0118 in)
Service limit 0.35mm Max (0.0137 in)
PISTON
Piston diameter

Coated grade 1 88.990-89.010mm (3.5035-3.5043 in)
Coated grade 2 88.998-89.022mm (3.5039-3.5048 in)
Coated grade 3 89.010-89.030mm (3.5043-3.5051 in)
Uncoated grade 1 88.970-88.980mm (3.50275-3.50314 in)
Uncoated grade 2 88.978-88.992mm (3.50306-3.50362 in)
Uncoated grade 3 89.010-89.030mm (3.50432-3.50511 in)
Piston to bore clearance 0.012 to 0.022mm (0.0005-0.0009 in)
Pin bore diameter (piston) 21.008-21.012mm (0.8270-0.8272 in)
Ring groove width
Compression (top) 1.230-1.245mm (0.0484-0.0490 in)
Compression (bottom) 1.530-1.545mm (0.0602-0.0608 in)
Oil ring 3.030-3.055mm (0.1192-0.0120 in)
Piston pin
Length 60.51-60.08mm (2.382-2.365 in)
Diameter 21.011-21.013mm (0.0013 in)
Pin to piston clearance -0.005 to +0.001mm (0.0001-0.00003 in)a
Pin to rod clearance
Standard 0.004-0.020mm (0.0001-0.0007 in)
Service limit 0.035mm (0.0013 in)
Side clearance
Compression (top) 0.040-0.075mm (0.0015-0.0029 in)
Compression (bottom) 0.040-0.085mm (0.0015-0.0033 in)
Oil ring Snug Fit
Service limit 0.10mm (0.0039 in)
Compression (top)—service limit 0.50mm Max (0.0196 in)
Compression (bottom)—service limit 0.65mm Max (0.0255 in)
Oil ring (steel rail)— service limit 0.90mm Max (0.0354 in)
Piston ring gap

Compression (top)—gauge diameter 0.100-0.250mm (0.0039-0.0098 in)
Compression (bottom)—gauge diameter 0.27-0.42mm (0.0106-0.0165 in)
Oil ring (steel rail)—gauge diameter 0.15-0.65mm (0.0059-0.0255 in)
Compression (top)—service limit 0.50mm Max (0.0196 in)
Compression (bottom)—service limit 0.65mm Max (0.0255 in)
Oil ring (steel rail)— service limit 0.90mm Max (0.0354 in)
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil capacity (with filter change) 5.2 liter
DRIVE BELT TENSION
Note: Drive belts have differing tension specifications depending on whether they are newly installed

or used.

Drive belt type
6 rib front end accessory drive Automatic Tensioners

Time required for plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222N force and leak down fluid in tappet.

Cylinder Bore Diameter Grade 1: 89.000-89.010 mm (3.50393-3.504323 inch) Grade 2: 89.010-89.020 mm (3.504323-3.504717 inch) Grade 3: 89.020-82.030 mm (3.504717-3.50511 inch)

0.250 mm Undersize —Add 0.125 mm to standard or grade 2 thickness.

Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.

Measured at 50 mm (1.9685 inch) from outer perimeter top of piston to the pin axis.

Specification 82.4 mm (3.2441 inch) diameter gauge.

Newly installed refers to the condition of the "new" drive belt before the engine has made no more than one rotation and before the drive belt has had a chance to stretch or seat into the pulley grooves.

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
A/C compressor bolts 25 18
A/C compressor bracket bolts A
A/C line nut 8 71
A/C to water pump bracket bolts 25 18
Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 25 18
Camshaft cap bolts 10 89
Camshaft oil seal retainer bolts 10 89
Camshaft position sensor bolt 10 89
Cooler line bracket bolt 28 18
Crankshaft damper bolt A
Crankshaft position sensor bolt 10 89
Crankshaft pulley A
Crankshaft pulley bracket nuts 25 18
Cylinder head bolts A
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube nuts 40 30
EGR valve bolts 25 18
EGR valve nuts A
Engine front cover bolts and studs A
EGR vacuum regulator tube nuts 6 53
Exhaust bracket nut 40 30
Flexplate bolts 80 59
Ball joint nuts 80 59
Front splash shield bolts 7 62
Fuel charging harness nut 6 53
Fuel rail bolts 10 89
Generator bolts and studs 48 35
Ground strap bolt 15 11
Halfshaft nuts 258 191
Halfshaft bracket bolts 48 35
Heater hose bracket nuts 7 62
Ignition coil-on-plug bolts 6 53
Knock sensor bolt 18 13
LH engine support insulator bolts 70 52
LH engine support insulator nut 90 66
LH exhaust manifold nuts 20 15
Lower cylinder block bolts and studs A
Lower intake manifold bolts 10 89
Motor mount bracket bolts/nuts 103 76
Oil level indicator and tube stud 10 89
Oil pan baffle nuts A
Oil pan bolts and studs 25 18
Oil pan to transaxle bolts 40 30
Oil pressure sensor 14 10
Oil pump bolts 10 89
Oil pump screen and pick up tube bolts A
Oil separator bolts 10 89
Outer tie rod end nuts 55 41
Power steering pump bolts 25 18
Power steering pressure line bracket nut 10 89
Power steering pressure line nut 37 27
Powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connector bolt 6 53
Power distribution box cable nuts 12 9
Radiator fan bolt 10 89
RH engine support insulator nut 90 66
RH engine support insulator through bolt and nut 120 89
RH exhaust manifold nuts 20 15
RH radio ignition interference capacitor nut 10 89
Shifter cable nut 17 13
Starter motor ground cable bolt 25 18
Starter cable positive nut 12 9
Steering shaft pinch bolt 40 30
Strut to knuckle bolts 115 85
Subframe bolts 200 148
Subframe nuts 150 111
Transaxle mount bolts 55 41
Transaxle mount through bolt 90 66
Sway bar end link nuts 48 35
Throttle body bolt and stud 10 89
Timing chain guide bolts 25 18
Timing chain tensioner bolts 25 18
Torque converter to flexplate nuts 40 30
Transaxle to oil pan bracket bolt 25 18
Transaxle to oil pan bracket nuts 10 89
Upper intake manifold bolts 10 89
Valve cover bolts and studs 10 89
Water pump bolts 25 18
Wire harness bolt 5 44
Y-pipe nuts 40 30
Y-pipe to exhaust manifold nuts 40 30

A—Multiple step sequence. See procedure.

303-01B Engine - 3.0L Duratec-VE (VE6)|Description and Operation > < 303-01A Engine - 2.0L Zetec-E (Zetec)|Engine