2002-2005 Ford Explorer Engine R&R Torque Specs

4.0L V6 SOHC

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:11.5 hours

Torque Values (60 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ AC Compressor Bolts	25	18	—
AC Compressor Bolts	25	18	—
AC Compressor Bolts	25	18	—
Alternator Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
⚠️ Alternator Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Alternator Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts	65	48	—
Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts	65	48	—
⚠️ Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts	65	48	—
Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	75	55	—
Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	75	55	—
⚠️ Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	75	55	—
⚠️ Exhaust Manifold Nuts	30	22	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
Exhaust Manifold Nuts	30	22	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
Exhaust Manifold Nuts	30	22	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	—
Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	—
Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Starter Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Starter Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
⚠️ Starter Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—

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Common Questions

What is the torque spec for engine r&r on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer?

The primary torque specification for engine r&r on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

How many torque specs are there for Ford Explorer engine r&r?

There are 60 torque specifications for engine r&r on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC, covering all related fasteners and components.