Valve Adjustment Torque Specifications

2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6

Labor Time:2.3 hours

Torque Values (16 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
⚠️ Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	20	15	Hold screw while tightening
Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	20	15	Hold screw while tightening

The primary torque specification for valve adjustment on a 2011-2015 Ford Explorer is 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).

There are 16 torque specifications for valve adjustment on the 2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.