Timing Cover

2011 Ford Edge AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Timing Cover



Install the engine front cover and bolts 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 21 and 22.
Tighten in sequence to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).







Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten all of the engine front cover bolts and engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown in 7 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Stage 3: Tighten bolt 26 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 4: Loosen bolt 26 one full turn.
Stage 5: Tighten bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) plus an additional 90 degrees.
Stage 6: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) plus an additional 45 degrees.
Stage 7: Tighten bolt 26 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) plus an additional 45 degrees.






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

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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