1995 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications





A/C Compressor to Block 35 ft lb
A/C Compressor Mounting 35 ft lb
Alternator Adjustment Arm 27 ft lb
Alternator Adjustment Arm To Cylinder Head Bolt 35 ft lb
Alternator Pivot Bolt 43 ft lb
Auto Tensioner/Power Steering Bracket To Cylinder Head 35 ft lb
Camshaft Sprocket To Camshaft 46 ft lb
Camshaft Thrust Plate 7 ft lb
Coil & Bracket Assembly To Cylinder Head 35 ft lb
Connecting Rod Nut 26 ft lb
Crankshaft Damper To Crankshaft 93-121 ft lb
Crankshaft Pulley To Damper Bolts 37 ft lb
Cylinder Head Bolt [01]
Distributor Hold-Down Bolt 18 ft lb
ECT Sensor 12-17 ft lb
EGR Spacer To Intake Manifold Bolt 18 ft lb
EGR Tube To EGR Valve & Exhaust Manifold 26-48 ft lb
EGR Valve To Throttle Body 18 ft lb
Engine Mounts [10]
Exhaust Manifold 19 ft lb
Flywheel To Crankshaft 59 ft lb
Fuel Rail To Intake Manifold 7 ft lb
Front Cover [04]
Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head [06]
Low Level Oil Sensor 20-30 ft lb
Main Bearing Cap 55-63 ft lb
Oil Drain Plug 10 ft lb
Oil Indicator Tube To Exhaust Manifold 13 ft lb
Oil Inlet To Main Bearing Cap 30-40 ft lb
Oil Inlet Tube To Cylinder Block 15-22 ft lb
Oil Insert To Cylinder Block 25 ft lb
Oil Pan To Cylinder Block 8-10 ft lb
Power Steering Bracket To Cylinder Head Bolt 29-41 ft lb
Rocker Arm Fulcrum To Cylinder Head Bolt [03]
Spark Knock Sensor 29-40 ft lb
Spark Plug To Cylinder Head 5-11 ft lb
Tensioner Locknut 25-37 ft lb
Thermostat Housing 6-9 ft lb
Throttle Body To Intake Manifold 19 ft lb
Timing Cover To Cylinder Block 19 ft lb
Valve Cover To Cylinder Head Bolt 8-10 ft lb
Water Pump Pulley To Hub 15-22 ft lb
Water Pump To Front Cover 71-106 in lb


[01] -- Refer to cylinder head assembly replacement procedure.
[03] -- First step, torque to 6-11 ft lb. Second step, torque to 20-28 ft lb.
[04] -- Refer to timing cover replacement procedure.
[06] -- Refer to intake manifold replacement procedure.
[10] -- Refer to engine mount replacement procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.