Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
1. Dip each push rod end in Engine assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A.
2. Install pushrods.
Rocker Arm & Valve Locations
3. Rotate crankshaft clockwise one full turn (360°). Install rocker arms, rocker arm seats and retaining bolts as specified in camshaft position A.
Tighten bolts to 7-15 Nm (6-11 ft. lbs.) to position rocker arm seats.
4. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 120° to camshaft position B. Install rocker arms, rocker arm seats and retaining bolts as specified for camshaft
position B. Tighten bolts to 7-15 Nm (6-11 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Rocker arm seats must be fully seated in cylinder head and push rods must be seated in rocker arm and valve tappet sockets prior to
final tightening.
5. Final tighten retaining bolts to 26-38 Nm (20-28 ft. lbs.) with camshaft in any position.
NOTE: If the original valve train components are being installed, a valve clearance check is not required. If a component has been replaced
perform a valve clearance (lash) check.
