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1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD

5.0L V8FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Water Pump Torque Specs

for 1997 Ford Thunderbird 5.0L V8 · FWD
Units

6 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
1
Water Pump Bolt
Critical
18.4 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
Critical
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
Timing Cover Bolts
Critical
If accessed
19 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Water Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
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