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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1988TAURUS L4-153 2.5L HSCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1988 Ford Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSC
Torque Specifications
1988 Ford Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSCSECTION Torque Specifications
| Main Bearing Cap Bolts | 70-90 |
| Connecting Rod Cap Nuts | 28-35 |
| Crankshaft Seal Retainer Bolts | 8-12 |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts | 8-12 |
| Camshaft Tensioner Bolts | 8-12 |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | 55-75 |
| Cylinder Head Bolts | - Tighten in 2 steps 70-80 Nm (51.6-59 lb ft), then 95.0-103 Nm (70-76 lb ft). |
| Exhaust Manifold | - Tighten in 2 steps 7-10 Nm (5-7 lb ft), then 27-41 Nm (20-30 lb ft). |
| Intake Manifold | 20-30 |
| Vacuum Fittings - Intake Manifold | 8-14 |
| Engine Coolant - Temperature Sensor | 11-24 |
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolt | 23-34 |
| Dipstick Tube Bolt | 8-12 |
| Water Outlet Connecton Bolts | 16-24 |
| Cooling Fan Switch | 11-24 |
| Rocker Arm Bolts | - Tighten in 2 steps 6-10 Nm (4.5-7.5 lb ft), then 26-38 Nm (19.5-26.5 lb ft). |
| Rocker Arm Cover Bolts | 8-11.5 |
| Front Cover Bolts | 8-12 |
| Oil Pump Bolts | 20-30 |
| Oil Filter | - Advance half turn after gasket contacts surface. |
| Oil Sender | 11-24 |
| Oil Pan Bolts | 20-30 |
| Water Pump Bolts | 20-30 |
| Fuel Pump Bolts | 20-30 |
| Accelerator Shaft Bracket Bolt | 10-15 |
| EGR Tube Connector | 34-47 |
| Crankshaft Pulley Bolt | 111-139 |
| EGR Valve Bolts | 18-26 |
| EGR Tube Nuts | 34-47 |
| Distributor Cap Screws | 2.0-2.6 |
| Spark Plugs | 7-14 |
| Flywheel Bolts | 73-87 |
| RH No.34 Intermediate Bracket Bolt | 75-100 |
| RH No. 3A Insulator Nuts | 100-135 |
| LH Front No. 1 Insulator to Transaxle Bolts | 35-50 |
| LH Front No. 1 Insulator to Bracket Nut | 100-135 |
| LH Rear No.4 Insulator to Body Bolts | 100-135 |
| LH Rear No.4 Insulator to Transaxle | 50-68 |
| Shift Stabilizer Bar to Transaxle | 31-47 |
| Shift Mechanism to Shift Shaft | 9-13 |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 20-34 |
| Oil Pan to Transaxle Bolts | 40-50 |
| Water Pump Inlet Tube to Oil Pan | 8-11 |
| Roll Restrictor Nuts | 35-60 |
| Coil Nuts | 15-25 |
| Low Oil Level Sensor | 27-40 |
| Heat Shroud Tube Nut | 8-11.5 |
| Tube to Heat Shield Screw | 2.2-3.1 |
| CF Throttle Body Nuts | 20-34 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.