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2008-2008 Ford Taurus Engine Rebuild Torque Specs

3.5L V6

The 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Below you'll find detailed engine rebuild torque specifications information including labor time estimates, cost ranges, and technician notes specific to this engine configuration.

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Labor Time:25 hours

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🔧 Torque Values25 specifications

Component	lb-ft	Nm	Notes
⚠️ Balance Shaft Bolts	18	25	—
⚠️ Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts	10	14	Tighten in sequence, 3 passes
⚠️ Camshaft Cap Bolts	10	14	Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes
⚠️ Connecting Rod Bolts	33	45	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Cover Bolts	14	19	—
⚠️ Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	133	180	Often TTY - check spec, may require impact
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	48	65	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Electrical Connector Bolts	6	8	—
⚠️ Exhaust Manifold Nuts	22	30	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	70	95	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	17	23	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	17	23	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Intake Manifold Bolts	18	25	—
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	55	75	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	40	54	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	26	35	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	9	12	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Oil Pump Bolts	9	12	—
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	9	12	—
Sensor Bolts	9	12	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	9	12	—
⚠️ Timing Chain Guide Bolts	9	12	Replace if worn
⚠️ Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt	18	25	Install with pin/clip to compress
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	18	25	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	7	10	Tighten in sequence