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.
2011 Mercury Milan AWD V6-3.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Cylinder Head Assembly
Cylinder Head
Position the new LH and RH cylinder heads and gaskets. Install new bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in 6 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Loosen one full turn.
Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
Stage 6: Tighten 90 degrees.
Bolt re-usability
NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
Surface Variation -- Head-to-block, Head-to-manifolds And Surface Variation -- Warpage
a Specification 82.4 mm (3.2441 in) diameter gauge.
Camshaft Bearing Cap
Tighten the LH camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Individually loosen and then tighten each camshaft bearing cap to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Tighten the RH camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Individually loosen and then tighten each camshaft bearing cap to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Intake Manifold Specifications
Exhaust Manifold Specifications
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Torque Specifications
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:
- 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.
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