2016-2018 Lincoln MKX Piston Rings - All Torque Specs

3.7L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, and 2018 Lincoln MKX

Labor Time:20 hours

Torque Values (32 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—

The primary torque specification for piston rings - all on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft). Note: TTY - critical torque plus angle

There are 32 torque specifications for piston rings - all on the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.