1996-2001 Ford Explorer Main Bearings Torque Specs

5.0L V8

Applies to 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:20.7 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for main bearings on a 1996-2001 Ford Explorer is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for main bearings on the 1996-2001 Ford Explorer 5.0L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.