1999-2002 Mercury Cougar Shift Fork Torque Specs

2.5L V6

Applies to 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 Mercury Cougar

Labor Time:8 hours

Torque Values (13 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Screws	11	8	—
⚠️ Drain Plug	34	25	Use new washer
⚠️ Fill Plug	34	25	—
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	61	45	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	61	45	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	16	12	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	16	12	Torque in sequence
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern

The primary torque specification for shift fork on a 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar is 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

There are 13 torque specifications for shift fork on the 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.