Main Bearings Torque Specifications

2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8

Labor Time:20.7 hours

Torque Values (21 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	—
Main Cap Bolts (Vertical)	40 +90°	30	Step 1: 30 lb-ft. Step 2: +90 degrees.
Main Cap Bolts (Vertical)	40 +90°	30	Step 1: 30 lb-ft. Step 2: +90 degrees.
⚠️ Main Cap Bolts (Vertical)	40 +90°	30	Step 1: 30 lb-ft. Step 2: +90 degrees.
⚠️ Main Cap Side Bolts	30	22	Step 1: 22 lb-ft. Step 2: Check manual for jack screw procedure if equipped.
Main Cap Side Bolts	30	22	Step 1: 22 lb-ft. Step 2: Check manual for jack screw procedure if equipped.
Main Cap Side Bolts	30	22	Step 1: 22 lb-ft. Step 2: Check manual for jack screw procedure if equipped.
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—

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

There are 21 torque specifications for main bearings on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.