engine

Variable Valve Timing Actuator Torque Specs

for 2018 Ford F-150 2.7L V6 EcoBoost · 4WD

Units

20 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary [audit 2026-08: corrected from 48.0 lb-ft by triangulation]

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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Cam Phaser Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary [audit 2026-08: corrected from 48.0 lb-ft by triangulation]

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

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

89 lb-ft · 121 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

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

89 lb-ft · 121 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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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 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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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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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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