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2002 FORD EXPLORER

4.6L V8•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

10 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque3707 Fluid9 DTC747 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls10

Head Gaskets - Both · Component

Cylinder Head Bolts

for 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 · AWD

Units

Torque

30lb-ft

40 Nm

Angle Turn

180°

Apply after initial torque

Notes

Step 1: 30 lb-ft. Step 2: +90 degrees. Step 3: +90 degrees. Sequence is critical.

Other components in Head Gaskets - Both

Camshaft Cap Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

Exhaust Manifold Nuts

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

Intake Manifold Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

Valve Cover Bolts

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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