engine

Short Block Replacement Torque Specs

for 2017 Lincoln Continental 2.7L V6 Twin Turbo · FWD

Units

16 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Cover Bolts

13 lb-ft · 18 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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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

16 lb-ft · 21 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

16 lb-ft · 22 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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Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Bolts

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

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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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

16 fasteners