i need torque specs on my car listed above gl 3.0 l, u?
Mar 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I need torque specs?
1997 FORD TAURUS
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Okay, which ones?
Mar 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
heads intake rocker arms.
Mar 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Here are the torque specs for the cylinder head, intake manifold and rocker arms.
Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts
Install NEW cylinder head retaining bolts and tighten in sequence in four steps:
Step 1: Tighten to 70-90 Nm (52-66 ft. lbs.).
Step 2: Back off all bolts 360 °.
Step 3: Tighten to 45-55 Nm (34-40 ft. lbs.).
Step 4: Tighten to 85-99 Nm (63-73 ft. lbs.).
Upper Intake
Degas Tube: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.)
Mounting bolts: 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.)
Support Bracket Bolts
Upper: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.)
Lower: 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft. lbs.)
Rocker Arm
Tightening Specifications
Bolts [1]
Step 1 .................... 7-15 Nm (6-11 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 .................... 26-38 Nm (20-28 ft. lbs.)
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Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts
Install NEW cylinder head retaining bolts and tighten in sequence in four steps:
Step 1: Tighten to 70-90 Nm (52-66 ft. lbs.).
Step 2: Back off all bolts 360 °.
Step 3: Tighten to 45-55 Nm (34-40 ft. lbs.).
Step 4: Tighten to 85-99 Nm (63-73 ft. lbs.).
Upper Intake
Degas Tube: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.)
Mounting bolts: 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.)
Support Bracket Bolts
Upper: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.)
Lower: 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft. lbs.)
Rocker Arm
Tightening Specifications
Bolts [1]
Step 1 .................... 7-15 Nm (6-11 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 .................... 26-38 Nm (20-28 ft. lbs.)
Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Mar 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
thank you.
Mar 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Mar 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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