Ford Mustang 1979-93 and Mercury Capri 1979-86 2.8L V6

2.8L V6
Component		Torque
Camshaft Gear Bolt		30-36 ft. lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts		12-15 ft. lbs.
Crankshaft Damper Bolt		92-103 ft. lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts	Step 1	29-40 ft. lbs.
	Step 2	40-51 ft. lbs.
	Step 3	65-80 ft. lbs.
Exhaust Manifold Bolts		27-49 ft. lbs.
Exhaust Pipe-to-Manifold Nuts		25-35 ft. lbs.
Flywheel/Driveplate-to-Crankshaft Bolts		47-51 ft. lbs.
Front Cover Plate Bolts		12-15 ft. lbs.
Front Cover Bolts		12-15 ft. lbs.
Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts	Step 1	3-6 ft. lbs.
	Step 2	6-11 ft. lbs.
	Step 3	11-15 ft. lbs
	Step 4	15-18 ft. lbs.
	Step 5	NOTE
Main Bearing Cap Bolts		65-75 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan Bolts		7-10 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump Inlet Tube-to-Main Bearing Cap Bolt		12-15 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump Inlet Tube-to-Pump Bolt		7-9 ft. lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover Bolts		3-5 ft. lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Support Bolts		43-49 ft. lbs.
Rod Bearing Cap Nuts		21-25 ft. lbs.
Thermostat Housing-to-Engine Bolts		12-15 ft. lbs.
Water Pump Mounting Bolts		7-9 ft. lbs.

Automotive Torque Specifications
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Fig. 1	Cylinder head torque sequence-2.8L

Fig. 2	Intake manifold torque sequence-2.8L

Fig. 3	Camshaft thrust plate location-2.8L

Fig. 4	Timing mark alignment-2.8L

Fig. 5	Firing order and cylinder location-2.8L


	NOTE	After engine has been warmed, retighten bolts in sequence to 15-18 ft. lbs.