3.5L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor465 Torque2187 Fluid7 DTC1901 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls15

engine

Front Main Seal Torque Specs

for 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 · FWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Often TTY, may need impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Clean mating surfaces

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolt

Front section only

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm

Tighten in sequence

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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