Valve Spring - Single Torque Specifications

2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6

Labor Time:3.4 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	—
⚠️ Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head	20	15	Apply anti-seize to threads
Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head	20	15	Apply anti-seize to threads
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence

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

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