2016-2019 Ford Explorer Valve Spring - Single Torque Specs

3.5L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:3.4 hours

Torque Values (20 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
⚠️ Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head	20	15	Apply anti-seize to threads
Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head	20	15	Apply anti-seize to threads
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence

The primary torque specification for valve spring - single on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).

There are 20 torque specifications for valve spring - single on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.