Valve Adjustment Torque Specifications

2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8

Labor Time:2.3 hours

Torque Values (24 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	20	15	Hold screw while tightening
⚠️ Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	20	15	Hold screw while tightening
Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	20	15	Hold screw while tightening

The primary torque specification for valve adjustment on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

There are 24 torque specifications for valve adjustment on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.