engine

Engine Rebuild Torque Specs

for 2011 Ford F-150 3.7L V6 · 4WD

Units

21 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Balance Shaft Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

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✓ Verified

Critical

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

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug✓ Verified

Critical

Use new crush washer

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolt

Critical

Tighten in sequence

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Pickup Tube✓ Verified

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Critical

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

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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