Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
Intake Manifold: Specifications
Camshaft Sprocket to Camshaft - Bolt
20-30 Nm
Connecting Rod - Nut
41-49 Nm
Coolant Temp. Switch
11-16 Nm
Crankshaft Damper to Crankshaft - Bolt
125-165 Nm
Crankshaft Pulley to Damper - Bolt
26-38 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolt
Torque in sequence: 20 N.m (15 lb-ft), 40 N.m (30 lb-ft), 50 N.m (37 lb-ft), Loosen
bolts 2-3 turns, Retorque Long bolts to 40-50 N.m (30-37 lb-ft), Short bolts to 20-30
N.m (15-22 lb-ft), Rotate All bolts an additional 175-185 degrees (1/2 turn).
Distributor Cap
2.0-2.6 Nm
Distributor Hold-Down Bolt
27-40 Nm
Distributor Rotor
2.8-3.9 Nm
ECT Sensor
8-13 Nm
EGR Spacer to Intake Manifold - Bolt
8-12 Nm
EGR Valve to EGR Spacer - Nut
20-30 Nm
Flywheel to Crankshaft - Bolt
73-87 Nm
Front Cover to Cylinder Block - Bolt
20-30 Nm
Fuel Pump to Front Cover - Bolt
20-30 Nm
Fuel Tube Fitting
20-24 Nm
Fuel Tube Fitting - Inlet
16-20 Nm
Fuel Tube Fitting - Return
12-16 Nm
Heater Elbow
8.5-13.5 Nm
Heater Tube to Intake Manifold Stud-Bolt
10-15 Nm
Intake Manifold Heat Cross-Over Valve-Bolt
8-12 Nm
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head - Bolt
Tighten in three steps: A. 10 Nm (7 lbs ft) B. 20 Nm (15 lbs ft) C. 32 Nm (24 lbs ft)
Low Level Oil Sensor
27-41 Nm
Main Bearing Cap - Bolt
88-110 Nm
MCT Sensor
8-13 Nm
Oil Filter Adapter to Front Cover - Bolt
25-30 Nm
Oil Filter to Oil Filter Adapter
10-15 Nm
Advance half turn after gasket contacts sealing surface.
Oil Inlet Tube to Cylinder Block - Bolt
20-30 Nm