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2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD

3.9L DOHC V8 (252 hp)•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor974 Torque985 Fluid14 DTC1870 Battery2 Maintenance0 Recalls2

ignition

Spark Plugs Torque Specs

for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9L DOHC V8 (252 hp) · FWD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Cover Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Engine Cover Clips

3 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

44 lb-ft · 59 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

44 lb-ft · 59 Nm

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Spark Plug

Critical

Gap before install

19 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Spark Plug

Critical

Gap before install

19 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Cast Iron Head

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Cast Iron Head

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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