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2017 FORD EXPLORER

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
13 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Valve Adjustment Torque Specs

for 2017 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 · FWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Bolts
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Electrical Connector Bolts
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Gasket Bolts
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Gasket Surface Bolts
Clean mating surfaces
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Mounting Bolts
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Rocker Arm Bolts
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Sensor Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Sensor Mounting Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut
Hold screw while tightening
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
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