engine

Head Gasket - Single Torque Specs

for 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Duratec · FWD

Units

16 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence, 3 passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

REPLACE BOLTS. Step 1: 26 lb-ft. Step 2: 44 lb-ft. Step 3: Loosen 1 turn. Step 4: 26 lb-ft. Step 5: +90°. Step 6: +90°.

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

180°

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Cylinder Head Bolts Step 1

Critical

Always use new TTY bolts

30 lb-ft · 40 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts Step 2

Critical

Tighten in sequence

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts Step 3 (90 deg)

Critical

Plus 90 degrees

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Critical

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Critical

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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2000 FORD TAURUS

16 fasteners