Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
Step 3: Final-tighten rocker arm seat retaining bolts to 26-38 Nm (20-28 ft. lbs.) in any position. If new valve tappets are being installed check
collapsed tappet gaps.
NOTE: Water pump may be installed with engine front cover as an assembly. Refer to engine front cover for proper procedures.
19. Inspect crankshaft front seal for damage and replace if required. Install new engine front cover gasket on alignment dowels on cylinder block.
Install engine front cover and tighten retaining bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.). Install water pump and new water pump housing gasket if
removed.
NOTE: Make sure the oil pan gasket retaining tab features are properly installed on cylinder block, rear crankshaft main bearing cap and engine
front cover.
20. Install new oil pan gasket to cylinder block and secure with Gasket and Trim Adhesive D7AZ-19B508-B or equivalent meeting Ford specifications
ESR-M11P17-A and ESE-M2G52-A. Install oil pan and all retaining bolts:
a. Tighten four corner bolts to 10-14 Nm (89-123 inch lbs.).
b. Then tighten the remaining bolts to the same value.
c. Back off all 16 retaining bolts and retighten to 10-14 Nm (89-123 inch lbs.).
21. Install crankshaft damper and crankshaft pulley.
22. Install generator, brackets, drive belt tensioner and drive belt.
23. Install valve covers.
24. Install engine control sensor wiring to each fuel injector. Secure retainers to valve cover stud bolts.
25. Install ignition coil to rear of LH cylinder head. Tighten retaining bolts to 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft. lbs.).
26. Install upper intake manifold and new intake manifold upper gasket.
27. Install ignition wire harness retainers to valve cover stud bolts and connect ignition wires to spark plugs and ignition coil.
28. Install engine in vehicle.
29. Fill and bleed engine cooling system with specified mixture and amount.
30. Fill crankcase with the correct viscosity and amount of engine oil.
31. Start engine and check for coolant, oil, exhaust vacuum and fuel leaks. Check and if necessary adjust base ignition timing.
