1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car Kickdown Cable Torque Specs

4.6L V8

Applies to 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Lincoln Town Car

Labor Time:0.8 hours

Torque Values (13 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Screws	14	10	—
⚠️ Drain Plug	42	31	Use new washer
⚠️ Fill Plug	42	31	—
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	76	56	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	76	56	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	20	15	Torque in sequence
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
⚠️ Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern

The primary torque specification for kickdown cable on a 1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car is 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).

There are 13 torque specifications for kickdown cable on the 1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.