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2003 FORD EXPLORER

4.0L V6 SOHC•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor1128 Torque11423 Fluid16 DTC1526 Battery2 Maintenance0 Recalls7

Connecting Rod Bearings · Component

Connecting Rod Nuts

for 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC · 4WD

Units

Torque

18lb-ft

25 Nm

Angle Turn

90°

Apply after initial torque

Notes

Step 1: 18 lb-ft. Step 2: +90°.

Other components in Connecting Rod Bearings

Connecting Rod Bolts

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

Connecting Rod Bolts

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

Gasket Surface Bolts

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

Gasket Surface Bolts

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

40 lb-ft · 55 Nm

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

40 lb-ft · 55 Nm

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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