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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FIVE HUNDRED 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINETIMING COMPONENTSSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2007 Ford Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1
System Specifications
2007 Ford Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1SECTION System Specifications
Timing chain tensioner bolts 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
Timing cover
Tighten in the sequence shown 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)

2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
Crankshaft damper bolt
Tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft)
Stage 2: Loosen one full turn
Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
Timing cover
Tighten in the sequence shown 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
Crankshaft damper bolt
Tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft)
Stage 2: Loosen one full turn
Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
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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.