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2016 FORD EXPLORER

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Piston - Single Torque Specs

for 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 · FWD
Units

11 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Connecting Rod Bolts
TTY - critical torque plus angle
33 lb-ft · 45 Nm
Cover Bolts
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts
TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
48 lb-ft · 65 Nm
Electrical Connector Bolts
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Gasket Bolts
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Gasket Surface Bolts
Clean mating surfaces
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Mounting Bolts
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
Use new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Oil Pan Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Sensor Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Sensor Mounting Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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