2003 FORD EXCURSION

6.0L V8 Power Stroke Diesel•4WD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•turbo

Repairs0 Labor513 Torque2992 Fluid10 DTC1579 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls5

engine

Valve Job - Complete Torque Specs

for 2003 Ford Excursion 6.0L V8 Power Stroke Diesel · 4WD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolt

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Critical

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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