Timing Chain Guide Torque Specifications

2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6

Labor Time:8 hours

Torque Values (26 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Camshaft Sprocket Bolt	86	63	—
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt	86	63	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
⚠️ Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	203	150	—
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	203	150	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Guide Bolts	28	21	—
⚠️ Guide Bolts	28	21	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Tensioner Bolt	23	17	—
Tensioner Bolt	23	17	—
Timing Chain Guide Bolts	12	9	Replace if worn
⚠️ Timing Chain Guide Bolts	12	9	Replace if worn
Timing Cover Bolts	16	12	—
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts	16	12	—
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence

The primary torque specification for timing chain guide on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 86 Nm (63 lb-ft).

There are 26 torque specifications for timing chain guide on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.