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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999TAURUS LX, 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE - 3.0L V6 - VIN [S]TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1999 Ford Taurus LX, 3.0 S
Torque Specifications
1999 Ford Taurus LX, 3.0 SSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Bolt | 15-22 (20-30) | |||||||||||||
| A/C Compressor Mount Bolts | ||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 18 (24) | |||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90 Degrees | |||||||||||||
| Camshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer Bolts | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Clutch Release Cylinder Nut | 7-14 (10-19) | |||||||||||||
| Connecting Rod Bolt | ||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 30-33 (40-45) | |||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90-120 Degrees | |||||||||||||
| Crankshaft Pulley Bolt | ||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 89 (121) | |||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Loosen Bolt 360 Degrees | |||||||||||||
| Step 3 | 35-39 (48-53) | |||||||||||||
| Step 4 | Additional 85-95 Degrees | |||||||||||||
| Cylinder Head (2) | ||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 27-32 (37-43) | |||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 85-95 Degrees | |||||||||||||
| Step 3 | Loosen Bolt 360 Degrees | |||||||||||||
| Step 4 | 27-32 (37-43) | |||||||||||||
| Step 5 | Additional 85-95 Degrees | |||||||||||||
| Step 6 | Additional 85-95 Degrees | |||||||||||||
| Engine Mount Nuts | ||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Step 2 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| Step 3 | 52-70 (70-95) | |||||||||||||
| Engine Mount Through-Bolts | 75-102 (102-138) | |||||||||||||
| Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts | 25-34 (34-46) | |||||||||||||
| Exhaust Manifold Nut | 13-16 (18-22) | |||||||||||||
| Flywheel Bolt | 54-64 (73-87) | |||||||||||||
| Front Axle Hub Nut | 170-202 (230-275) | |||||||||||||
| Front Cover Bolts/Studs | 15-22 (20-30) | |||||||||||||
| Fuel Rail Bolt | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Generator Bolt | 15-22 (20-30) | |||||||||||||
| Intake Manifold Bolt | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Oil Pan Bolt | 15-22 (20-30) | |||||||||||||
| Oil Pump Bolt | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Shift Rod Bolt | 12-16 (16-22) | |||||||||||||
| Spark Plug | 7-15 (10-20) | |||||||||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Link Nut | 30-40 (41-54) | |||||||||||||
| Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt | 18 (24) | |||||||||||||
| Subframe-To-Body Bolts | 57-75 (77-103) | |||||||||||||
| Tie Rod Nut | 35-46 (47-62) | |||||||||||||
| Timing Chain Guide Bolt | 15-22 (20-30) | |||||||||||||
| Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt | 15-22 (20-30) | |||||||||||||
| Torque Converter Nut | 20-34 (27-46) | |||||||||||||
| Water Pump Bolt | 15-22 (20-30) | |||||||||||||
| Wheel Lug Nut | 95 (129) | |||||||||||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||||||||||
| Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (5) | 71-106 (8-12) | |||||||||||||
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 71-106 (8-12) | |||||||||||||
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 71-106 (8-12) | |||||||||||||
| Throttle Body-To-Intake Manifold Bolts | 71-106 (8-12) | |||||||||||||
| Valve Cover Bolt (6) | 71-106 (8-12) | |||||||||||||
| Water Hose Connection Bolts | 89-124 (10-14) | |||||||||||||
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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.