2016-2018 Lincoln MKX Transmission Flush Torque Specs

3.7L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, and 2018 Lincoln MKX

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (26 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
⚠️ Drain Plug	34	25	Use new washer
Drain Plug	34	25	Use new washer
⚠️ Fill Plug	34	25	—
Fill Plug	34	25	—
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	61	45	—
Mounting Bolts	61	45	—
Mounting Bolts	61	45	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	61	45	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	16	12	—
Pan Bolts	16	12	—
Pan Bolts	16	12	Torque in sequence
⚠️ Pan Bolts	16	12	Torque in sequence
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern

The primary torque specification for transmission flush on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX is 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

There are 26 torque specifications for transmission flush on the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.