What do i torque heads to and set valves to?
Dec 3, 2017 at 8:58 AM
heads and valves torque
2006 FORD TAURUS
STEVEN SHORT
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This engine is equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. No adjustment is required.
New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
Cylinder head bolts
First pass
Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Second pass
Loosen bolts one full turn
Third pass
Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Fourth pass
Tighten 90°
Final pass
Tighten 90°
New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
Cylinder head bolts
First pass
Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Second pass
Loosen bolts one full turn
Third pass
Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Fourth pass
Tighten 90°
Final pass
Tighten 90°
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Dec 3, 2017 at 1:37 PM
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