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1997 MERCURY COUGAR

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
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Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1997 Mercury Cougar 3.8L V6 · FWD
Units

4 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft sprocket bolt
Critical
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolt
Critical
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
Oil pan-to-timing cover bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Timing cover bolts
16 lb-ft · 22 Nm
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