2002-2005 Ford Explorer Lifters/Tappets - All Torque Specs

4.6L V8

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

Labor Time:6.9 hours

Torque Values (36 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts	14	10	Tighten in sequence, 3 passes
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts	14	10	Tighten in sequence, 3 passes
⚠️ Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts	14	10	Tighten in sequence, 3 passes
Camshaft Cap Bolts	14	10	Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes
⚠️ Camshaft Cap Bolts	14	10	Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes
Camshaft Cap Bolts	14	10	Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes
Camshaft Position Sensor	10	7	—
Camshaft Position Sensor	10	7	—
Camshaft Position Sensor	10	7	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	—
Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	—
Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
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
⚠️ Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts	25	18	Tighten evenly in sequence
Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts	25	18	Tighten evenly in sequence
Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts	25	18	Tighten evenly in sequence
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
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 lifters/tappets - all on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 14 Nm (10 lb-ft). Note: Tighten in sequence, 3 passes

There are 36 torque specifications for lifters/tappets - all on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.