Front Main Seal Torque Specifications

2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8

Labor Time:4.6 hours

Torque Values (33 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
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
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
⚠️ 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	Front section only
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Front section only
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Front section only
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
⚠️ 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

The primary torque specification for front main seal on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

There are 33 torque specifications for front main seal on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.