Ford Mustang 1994-98 3.8L V6

3.8L V6
Component								Torque
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt								30-36 ft. lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts								72-120 inch lbs.
Crankshaft Pulley-to-Vibration Damper Blots								20-28 ft. lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts	1994-95	Step 1						15 ft. lbs.
		Step 2						29 ft. lbs.
		Step 3						37 ft. lbs.
		Step 4						NOTE 1
		Step 5					Long Bolts	29-37 ft. lbs.
		Step 5					Short Bolts	7-15 ft. lbs.
		Step 6						NOTE 2
	1996 and up				Step 1			15 ft. lbs.
					Step 2			29 ft. lbs.
					Step 3			36 ft. lbs.
					Step 4			NOTE 1
					Step 5		Long Bolts	29-37 ft. lbs.
					Step 5		Short Bolts	11-18 ft. lbs.
					Step 6			NOTE 3
Exhaust Manifold Bolts								23-26 ft. lbs.
Flywheel/Driveplate Mounting Bolts								54-64 ft. lbs.
Intake Manifold			1994-95			Step 1		96 inch lbs.
			1994-95			Step 2		15 ft. lbs.
			1996 and up			Step 1		72 inch lbs.
			1996 and up			Step 2		108 inch lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts				Step 1				37 ft. lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts				Step 2				NOTE 4
Oil Pan Bolts								84-108 inch lbs.
Oil Pump and Filter Body-to-Front Cover				8mm Bolt				17-23 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump and Filter Body-to-Front Cover				6mm Bolt				72-96 inch lbs.
Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolts				1994-95		Step 1		44 inch lbs.
				1994-95		Step 2		19-25 ft. lbs.
				1996 and up		Step 1		44 inch lbs.
				1996 and up		Step 2		22-29 ft. lbs.
Rod Bearing Cap				1994-95 (Nuts)		Step 1		31-36
						Step 2		NOTE 5
						Step 3		31-36 ft. lbs.
				1996 (Nuts)		Step 1		29 ft. lbs.
				1996 (Nuts)		Step 2		NOTE 2
				1997 (Bolts)		Step 1		15-18 ft. lbs.
						Step 2		30-33 ft. lbs.
						Step 3		NOTE 2
Thermostat Housing-to-Intake Manifold Bolts				1994-95				15-22 ft. lbs.
Thermostat Housing-to-Intake Manifold Bolts				1996-97				71-97 inch lbs.
Timing Chain Cover-to-Block Bolts								15-22 ft. lbs.
Valve Cover Bolts								72-108 inch lbs.
Vibration Damper-to-Crankshaft Bolt								103-132 ft. lbs.
Water Pump-to-Timing Chain Cover				Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Water Pump-to-Timing Chain Cover				Nuts				53-71 inch lbs.
Water Pump Pulley-to-Hub								15-21 ft. lbs.



Fig. 1	Cylinder head bolt torque sequence-V6

Fig. 2	Intake manifold torque sequence-V6

Fig. 3	Push the spring in the timing chain tensioner back, and insert pin punch into hole to hold in place-V6

Fig. 4	Timing mark alignment-V6 and 5.0L V8
After installing lifters, don't forget to install the lifter guide plates, or serious damage could result.
Fig. 5	don't forget the lifter guide plates-V6 roller lifter engines.

Fig. 6	Firing order and cylinder location-V6

Automotive Torque Specifications
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NOTE 1	Loosen 2 or 3 turns (DO NOT loosen all the bolts at once, from here on do this step and the next ONE BOLT AT A TIME.
NOTE 2	Tighten an additional 90°
NOTE 3	Tighten an additional 180°
NOTE 4	Tighten an additional 115-125°
NOTE 5	Loosen 2 turns