2002-2005 Ford Explorer Piston - Single Torque Specs

4.0L V6 SOHC

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

Labor Time:20.7 hours

Torque Values (42 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
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	55	40	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	54	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
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	—
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	—
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	—
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	—

The primary torque specification for piston - single on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft). Note: TTY - critical torque plus angle

There are 42 torque specifications for piston - single on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC, covering all related fasteners and components.