Torque Specifications

1991 Ford Taurus L, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4SECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Cooler Tube Fitting-To-Case 18-23 (24-31)
Differential Retainer-To-Case Bolt 15-19 (20-26)
Final Drive Housing-To-Case Bolt 18-23 (24-31)
Flex Plate-To-Crankshaft 54-64 (73-87)
Idler Shaft Nut 80-100 (108-136)
Inner Manual Lever-To-Shaft Nut 32-48 (43-65)
Oil Pan-To-Case Bolt 15-19 (20-26)
Ring Gear-To-Differential Case Bolt 55-70 (75-95)
Torque Converter-To-Flex Plate 23-39 (31-53)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Filter-To-Case Bolt 84-108 (9-12)
Oil Pump Assembly-To-Case Bolt 72-96 (8-11)
Oil Pump Support-To-Pump Body Bolt 72-96 (8-11)
Outer Throttle Lever-To-Shaft Nut 90-114 (10-13)
Pressure Test Port Plug-To-Case 48-96 (5-11)
Reactor Support-To-Case Bolt 72-96 (8-11)
Separator Plate-To-Valve Body Bolt 72-96 (8-11)
Valve Body-To-Case Bolt 72-96 (8-11)
Valve Body Cover-To-Case Bolt 84-108 (9-12)
RENDER: 1.0x

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