2006-2010 Ford Explorer Valve Spring - Single Torque Specs

4.6L V8

Applies to 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:3.4 hours

Torque Values (24 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
⚠️ Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head	20	15	Apply anti-seize to threads
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
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence

The primary torque specification for valve spring - single on a 2006-2010 Ford Explorer is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

There are 24 torque specifications for valve spring - single on the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.