Ford Mustang 1979-93 and Mercury Capri 1979-86 3.8L V6

3.8L V6
Component				Torque
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Crankshaft Pulley-to-Vibration Damper Bolts				20-28 ft. lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts	1983		Step 1	47 ft. lbs.
			Step 2	55 ft. lbs.
			Step 3	63 ft. lbs.
			Step 4	74 ft. lbs.
			Step 5	NOTE
	1984 and up		Step 1	37 ft. lbs.
			Step 2	45 ft. lbs.
			Step 3	52 ft. lbs.
			Step 4	59 ft. lbs.
			Step 5	NOTE
Exhaust Manifold Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Flywheel/Driveplate-to-Crankshaft Bolts				54-64 ft. lbs.
Intake Manifold Bolts		1983	Step 1	5 ft. lbs.
			Step 2	10 ft. lbs.
			Step 3	18 ft. lbs.
		1984 and up	Step 1	7 ft. lbs.
			Step 2	15 ft. lbs.
			Step 3	24 ft. lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts				65-81 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan Bolts				80-106 inch lbs.
Oil Pump Cover Bolts				18-22 ft. lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover Bolts		1983 (screw)		36-61 inch lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover Bolts		1984 and up (bolt/stud)		80-106 inch lbs.
Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolts		Step 1		5-11 ft. lbs.
Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolts		Step 2		18-26 ft. lbs.
Rod Bearing Cap Nuts				31-36 ft. lbs.
Thermostat Housing-to-Engine Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Timing Chain Cover-to-Block Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Vibration Damper-to-Crankshaft Bolt				93-121 ft. lbs.
Water Pump-to-Timing Chain Cover Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.

Automotive Torque Specifications
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Fig. 1	Cylinder head torque sequence-3.8L

Fig. 2	Intake manifold torque sequence-3.8L

Fig. 3	Timing mark alignment-3.8L and all V8s

Fig. 4	Camshaft thrust button and spring-3.8L

Fig. 5	Firing order and cylinder location-3.8L


	NOTE	Loosen all bolts 2 or 3 turns, then repeat steps 1 through 4.