engine

Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2011 Ford F-150 3.7L V6 · 4WD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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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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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

30 lb-ft · 40 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

Multi-step + angle

65 lb-ft · 88 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 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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Oil Drain Plug✓ Verified

Critical

Use new crush washer

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Critical

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

7 lb-ft · 10 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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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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