engine

Cylinder Head R&R Torque Specs

for 2007 Ford F-150 4.6L V8 Triton 2V · RWD

Units

28 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts✓ Verified

Tighten in sequence, 3 passes [audit 2026-08: corrected from 10.0 lb-ft by triangulation]

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts✓ Verified

Tighten in sequence, 3 passes [audit 2026-08: corrected from 10.0 lb-ft by triangulation]

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts✓ Verified

Hold cam with wrench on hex [audit 2026-08: corrected from 59.0 lb-ft by triangulation]

81 lb-ft · 110 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts✓ Verified

Hold cam with wrench on hex [audit 2026-08: corrected from 59.0 lb-ft by triangulation]

81 lb-ft · 110 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolt

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolt

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts

Tighten evenly in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts

Tighten evenly in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolt

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolt

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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