Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1987-1988 Mercury Cougar 3.8L V6 · RWD

Units

4 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft sprocket bolt

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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Crankshaft pulley/damper bolt

Critical

90 lb-ft · 122 Nm

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Oil pan-to-timing cover bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Timing cover bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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