2021 FORD F-150

5.0L V8 Coyote•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor965 Torque2800 Fluid18 DTC3826 Battery2 Maintenance0 Recalls29

engine

Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2021 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 Coyote · 4WD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Torque sequence [audit 2026-08: corrected from 15.0 lb-ft by triangulation]

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Torque sequence [audit 2026-08: corrected from 15.0 lb-ft by triangulation]

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

Step 1: 25 lb-ft. Step 2: 45 lb-ft. Step 3: +90 degrees. Tighten in sequence.

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

90°

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

Step 1: 25 lb-ft. Step 2: 45 lb-ft. Step 3: +90 degrees. Tighten in sequence.

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

90°

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolt

Critical

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolt

Critical

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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