engine
Main Bearings Torque Specs
for 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC · 4WD
Units
10 fasteners
Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Electrical Connector Bolts
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
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Flywheel Bolts
Often TTY, tighten in star pattern | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
70 lb-ft · 95 Nm
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Gasket Surface Bolts
Clean mating surfaces
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
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Main Bearing Cap Bolts
Standard bolts (not TTY).
66 lb-ft · 90 Nm
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Main Girdle Nuts
Tighten main bolts first, then girdle.
33 lb-ft · 45 Nm
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Oil Drain Plug
Use new crush washer | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
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Oil Pan Bolt
Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Oil Pump Pickup Tube
⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Sensor Mounting Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts
⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
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