Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Lincoln ContinentalFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | N.m | Lb-Ft | Lb-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case to chain cover (10 mm socket size) | 26 | 19 | - |
| Case to chain cover (8 mm socket size) | 12 | 9 | - |
| Chain cover to case (10 mm socket size) | 25 | 18 | - |
| Chain cover to case (24 mm socket size) | 31 | 23 | - |
| Chain cover to case (13 mm socket size) | 43 | 32 | - |
| Chain cover-to-case bolts (8 mm socket size) | 11 | 8 | - |
| Case to stator support | 11 | 8 | - |
| Transmission range sensor to case | 10 | - | 89 |
| Valve body to pump | 10 | - | 89 |
| Pump assembly to main control | 10 | - | 89 |
| Valve body/solenoid to chain cover | 10 | - | 89 |
| Pump cover to pump body | 10 | - | 89 |
| Pump body to chain cover | 10 | - | 89 |
| EPC and TCC-to-pump body | 12 | 9 | - |
| Separator plate to pump body and valve body | 11 | 8 | - |
| Park rod abutment bolts | 28 | 21 | - |
| Detent Spring to chain cover | 11 | 8 | - |
| Main control cover to chain cover (upper reservoir) (8 mm socket size) | 12 | 9 | - |
| Main control cover bolts (10 mm socket size) | 25 | 18 | - |
| Lube tube support bracket bolts | 11 | 8 | - |
| Fluid pan to case (lower reservoir) | 12 | 9 | - |
| Filler tube to case bolt | 11 | 8 | - |
| Reverse clutch locator bolt | 11 | 8 | - |
| Reverse clutch locator lock nut | 43 | 32 | - |
| Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor retaining bolt | 11 | 8 | - |
| Shift cable-to-manual lever nut | 24 | 18 | - |
| Exhaust hanger-to-case stud | 10 | - | 89 |
| Overdrive servo cover to case | 11 | 8 | - |
| Neutral/drive accumulator retaining bolt | 11 | 8 | - |
| Pressure tap plug for chain cover and pump body | 8 | - | 71 |
| Cooler line fitting at transaxle | 20 | 15 | - |
| Transaxle shift cable bracket retaining nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Upper transaxle to engine bolts | 62 | 46 | - |
| Lower engine-to-transaxle bolts | 40 | 30 | - |
| Torque converter to flexplate nuts | 35 | 26 | - |
| RH engine mount-to-transaxle case bolts and nut | 62 | 46 | - |
| Dust cover to case | 10 | - | 89 |
| Transmission housing cover bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Engine mount bolts | 98 | 72 | - |
| Rear engine support bolts | 70 | 52 | - |
| Engine mount to support | 90 | 66 | - |
| Shaft cable stud chain cover to case | 31 | 23 | - |
| Manual lever to manual shaft | 13 | 10 | - |
| Manual cable bracket bolt | 23 | 17 | - |
| Rear engine transaxle-to-support bracket bolts | 62 | 46 | - |
| Ground strap nut | 20 | 15 | - |
| Ignition switch-to-starter motor terminal nut | 5 | - | 44 |
| Cooler tube bracket bolts | 11 | 8 | - |
| Y-pipe assembly nuts and bolts | 40 | 30 | - |
| Brake hose routing clip bolt | 11 | 8 | - |
| Driven sprocket support bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Accelerator control splash shield | 6 | - | 53 |
Factory Service Tools
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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.