2002-2005 Ford Explorer Crankshaft R&R Torque Specs

4.6L V8

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:23 hours

Torque Values (69 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
⚠️ Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	180	133	Often TTY - check spec, may require impact
⚠️ Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	180	133	Often TTY - check spec, may require impact
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	180	133	Often TTY - check spec, may require impact
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions
⚠️ Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions
Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Front Main Seal Housing	12	9	—
Front Main Seal Housing	12	9	—
Front Main Seal Housing	12	9	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
Harmonic Balancer Bolt	180	133	Often TTY, may need impact
⚠️ Harmonic Balancer Bolt	180	133	Often TTY, may need impact
Harmonic Balancer Bolt	180	133	Often TTY, may need impact
Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
Oil Pump Bolts	12	9	—
Oil Pump Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Oil Pump Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Rear Main Seal Housing	12	9	—
⚠️ Rear Main Seal Housing	12	9	—
Rear Main Seal Housing	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
⚠️ Timing Chain Guide Bolts	12	9	Replace if worn
Timing Chain Guide Bolts	12	9	Replace if worn
Timing Chain Guide Bolts	12	9	Replace if worn
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt	25	18	Install with pin/clip to compress
⚠️ Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt	25	18	Install with pin/clip to compress
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt	25	18	Install with pin/clip to compress
Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm	45	33	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm	45	33	Tighten in sequence
Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm	45	33	Tighten in sequence
Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—

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Common Questions

What is the torque spec for crankshaft r&r on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer?

The primary torque specification for crankshaft r&r on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft). Note: TTY - critical torque plus angle

How many torque specs are there for Ford Explorer crankshaft r&r?

There are 69 torque specifications for crankshaft r&r on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.