2002-2005 Ford Explorer Oil Pump Torque Specs

4.6L V8

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

Labor Time:6.9 hours

Torque Values (30 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
⚠️ 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	—
Oil Pump Bolts	12	9	—
Oil Pump Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Oil Pump Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence

The primary torque specification for oil pump on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

There are 30 torque specifications for oil pump on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.