Ford Mustang 1979-93 and Mercury Capri 1979-86 3.3L Engine

3.3L Inline 6Cyl Engine
Component		Torque
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt		35-45 ft. lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate-to-Block Bolts		12-18 ft. lbs.
Crankshaft Pulley-to-Vibration Damper Bolts		35-50 ft. lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts	Step 1	50-55 ft. lbs.
	Step 2	60-65 ft. lbs.
	Step 3	70-75 ft. lbs.
Exhaust Manifold Bolts		18-24 ft. lbs.
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolts		75-85 ft. lbs.
Front Cover-to-Engine Bolts		6-9 ft. lbs.
Fuel Pump-to-Block or Front Cover Bolts		12-18 ft. lbs.
Main Bearing Bolts		60-70 ft. lbs.
Oil Filter Insert-to-Block Bolts		10-15 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan Bolts		7-9 ft. lbs.
Oil pump Inlet Tube-to-Oil Pump Bolts		10-15 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump-to-Engine Bolts		10-15 ft. lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft-to-Cylinder Head Bolts		30-35 ft. lbs.
Rod Bearing Cap Nuts		21-26 ft. lbs.
Thermostat Housing-to-Engine Bolts		12-18 ft. lbs.
Valve Cover Bolts		3-5 ft. lbs.
Vibration Damper-to-Crankshaft Bolt		85-100 ft. lbs.
Water Pump Mounting Bolts		12-18 ft. lbs.

Automotive Torque Specifications
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Loosen in reverse sequence.
Fig. 1	Cylinder head bolt torque sequence-3.3L

Fig. 2	Exhaust manifold torque sequence-3.3L

Fig. 3	Timing mark alignment-3.3L

Fig. 4	Rocker arm shaft torque and loosening sequence-3.3L

Fig. 5	Firing order and cylinder location-3.3L