Ford Falcon 6 (1998-2008) Torque Spec Settings
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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Falcon 6 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.
Most-used torque specs for Ford Falcon 6
Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 26 | 19 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 17 | 13 |
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Differential | Drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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Differential | Drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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Disc brake | Rear brake caliper bolts | 103 | 76 |
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.
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- Production years: 1998 - 2008
- Generation: 6
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
- Also known as:
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 26 | 19 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan to Cylinder block/front cover | 9 | 7 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan to Main bearing cross bolts | 58 | 43 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter adaptor to Cylinder block | 17 | 13 |
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Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure sensor | 20 | 15 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump to Cylinder block | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump pickup tube to Oil pump | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump pickup tube to Main bearing bolt | 20 | 15 |
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Piston rods | Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod | 25 | 18 | Step 1 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 40 | 30 | Step 1 |
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Cylinder head | Mounting brackets to Cylinder head | 47 | 35 | M8 |
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Cylinder head | Mounting brackets to Cylinder head | 23 | 17 | M10 |
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Cylinder head | Cam cover to Cylinder head | 13 | 10 | Front two long bolts |
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Cylinder head | Cam cover to Cylinder head | 10 | 7 | Six short bolts |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 17 | 13 |
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Spark plugs | Brake hose clip to Spark plug cover | 3 | 2 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold upper to lower | 16 | 12 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold lower to Cylinder head | 20 | 15 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold upper strut to Upper manifold` | 16 | 12 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold upper strut to Cylinder head | 16 | 12 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold lower strut to Lower manifold | 20 | 15 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold lower strut to Cylinder block | 20 | 15 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold lower strut to Engine mount support | 50 | 37 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold butterfly shaft actuator assembly | 20 | 15 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold vacuum connectors | 4 | 3 |
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Throttle body | Electronic throttle body to Upper intake manifold | 10 | 7 |
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Engine mounts | Engine mount to Engine mount bracket | 102 | 75 |
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Engine mounts | Engine mount bracket to Cylinder block | 50 | 37 |
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Sensor | Intake manifold pressure/temperature sensor | 3 | 2 |
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Sensor | Oil temperature sensor | 20 | 15 |
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Sensor | Knock sensor to Cylinder block | 20 | 15 |
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Sensor | Crankshaft position sensor to Timing cover | 9 | 7 |
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Sensor | Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head | 9 | 7 |
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Sensor | Cylinder head temperature sensor to Cylinder head | 15 | 11 |
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Alternator | Alternator bracket (rear) to Cylinder block | 25 | 18 |
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Camshaft | Variable cam timing unit to Camshaft | 20 | 15 | Step 1 |
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Camshaft | Cam caps to Cylinder head | 10 | 7 |
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Camshaft | Oil control valve seals to Cam cover | 7 | 5 |
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Camshaft | VCT oil control valves to Cam caps | 9 | 7 |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 85 | 63 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft vibration damper/front pulley to Crankshaft | 125 | 92 |
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Common rail | Fuel rail to Intake manifold | 20 | 15 |
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Water pump | Water pump to Cylinder block | 20 | 15 |
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Heater core | Heater tube to Thermostat housing | 20 | 15 |
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Heater core | Heater tube to Block (exhaust side) | 27 | 20 |
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Radiator | Thermostat housing to Cylinder head | 20 | 15 |
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Radiator | Water outlet to Thermostat housing | 20 | 15 |
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Air conditioning | A/C compressor bracket bolts | 48 | 35 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing cover to Cylinder block | 20 | 15 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain fixed chain guide to Cylinder block and cylinder head | 20 | 15 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain tensioner to Cylinder head | 9 | 7 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain guide pivot bolt to Oil pump | 27 | 20 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain guide pivot nut | 9 | 7 |
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Rocker arm | Spark plug cover to Rocker cover | 8 | 6 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Clutch pressure plate | Clutch pressure plate to Flywheel | 20 | 15 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel/Flex plate to Crankshaft | 75 | 55 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Manual flywheel housing to Block | 50 | 37 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel to Crankshaft | 75 | 55 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Power steering | Pump to Mounting brackets | 25 | 18 |
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Power steering | Power steering brackets to Cylinder head and cylinder block | 43 | 32 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head | 27 | 20 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold lower heat shield | 20 | 15 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold slip joint stud | 15 | 11 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold slip joint nut | 23 | 17 |
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brakes torque settings
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suspension torque settings
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general torque settings
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