Torque Specifications

1996 Ford Econoline E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 HSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 40-45 (54-61)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut 40-45 (54-61)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 70-90 (95-122)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 95-105 (129-142)
Step 2 105-112 (142-152)
Damper-To-Crankshaft 70-90 (95-122)
Engine-To-Transmission Bolts 50-65 (68-88)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt
1996 18-24 (24-33)
1997 26-32 (35-43)
Flexplate-To-Torque Converter Bolt 20-34 (27-46)
Flywheel-To-Crankshaft Bolt 75-85 (102-115)
Front Engine Mounting Bolts/Nuts 50-70 (68-95)
Intake Manifold Bolts & Stud
Lower (2)
Step 1 (3)
Step 2 23-25 (30-34)
Upper 12-18 (16-24)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 95-105 (129-142)
Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
4 Each, 5/16" x 18 9-12 (12-16)
18 Each, 1/4" x 20 (4)
Oil Pump Inlet Tube 10-15 (14-20)
Oil Pump-To-Cylinder Block Bolt 22-32 (30-43)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts 40-50 (54-68)
Pulley-To-Damper 40-52 (54-71)
Rear Mount-To-Crossmember Nut 60-80 (81-108)
Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolt 18-25 (24-34)
Starter Bolt 15-20 (20-27)
Timing Chain Cover Bolt 15-21 (20-28)
Valve Cover Bolt 11-14 (15-19)
Water Hose Connection (Thermostat Housing) 12-18 (16-24)
Water Pump Bolts 15-21 (20-28)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 108-144 (13-16)
Timing Pointer 70-106 (8-12)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Tighten bolts to 60-120 INCH lbs. (7-14 N.m)
(4) Tighten bolts to 84-120 INCH lbs. (10-14 N.m)
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