Torque Settings for Ford Falcon 6 (1998-2008)

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)	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	26	19	BA Model I6 Engines
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	17	13	BA Model I6 Engines
Differential	Drain plug	30	22	BA Model Full Floating Axle Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
Differential	Drain plug	30	22	BA Model Beam Axle
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bolts	103	76	BA Model

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Production years: 1998 - 2008
Generation: 6
Type of van: car
Model variant: Base
Also known as: Ford Fairmont FTE TE50 FTE TS50

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engine torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	26	19		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan to Cylinder block/front cover	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan to Main bearing cross bolts	58	43		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil filter	Oil filter adaptor to Cylinder block	17	13		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure sensor	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump to Cylinder block	10	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump pickup tube to Oil pump	10	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump pickup tube to Main bearing bolt	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Piston rods	Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod	25	18	Step 1	BA Model I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30	Step 1	BA Model I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Mounting brackets to Cylinder head	47	35	M8	BA Model I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Mounting brackets to Cylinder head	23	17	M10	BA Model I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Cam cover to Cylinder head	13	10	Front two long bolts	BA Model I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Cam cover to Cylinder head	10	7	Six short bolts	BA Model I6 Engines
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	17	13		BA Model I6 Engines
Spark plugs	Brake hose clip to Spark plug cover	3	2		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper to lower	16	12		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold lower to Cylinder head	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper strut to Upper manifold`	16	12		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper strut to Cylinder head	16	12		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold lower strut to Lower manifold	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold lower strut to Cylinder block	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold lower strut to Engine mount support	50	37		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold butterfly shaft actuator assembly	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold vacuum connectors	4	3		BA Model I6 Engines
Throttle body	Electronic throttle body to Upper intake manifold	10	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Engine mounts	Engine mount to Engine mount bracket	102	75		BA Model I6 Engines
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket to Cylinder block	50	37		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Intake manifold pressure/temperature sensor	3	2		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Oil temperature sensor	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Knock sensor to Cylinder block	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Crankshaft position sensor to Timing cover	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Sensor	Cylinder head temperature sensor to Cylinder head	15	11		BA Model I6 Engines
Alternator	Alternator bracket (rear) to Cylinder block	25	18		BA Model I6 Engines
Camshaft	Variable cam timing unit to Camshaft	20	15	Step 1	BA Model I6 Engines
Camshaft	Cam caps to Cylinder head	10	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Camshaft	Oil control valve seals to Cam cover	7	5		BA Model I6 Engines
Camshaft	VCT oil control valves to Cam caps	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Crankshaft	Main bearing cap bolts	85	63		BA Model I6 Engines
Crankshaft	Crankshaft vibration damper/front pulley to Crankshaft	125	92		BA Model I6 Engines
Common rail	Fuel rail to Intake manifold	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Water pump	Water pump to Cylinder block	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Heater core	Heater tube to Thermostat housing	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Heater core	Heater tube to Block (exhaust side)	27	20		BA Model I6 Engines
Radiator	Thermostat housing to Cylinder head	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Radiator	Water outlet to Thermostat housing	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bracket bolts	48	35		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing cover to Cylinder block	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain fixed chain guide to Cylinder block and cylinder head	20	15		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain tensioner to Cylinder head	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain guide pivot bolt to Oil pump	27	20		BA Model I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain guide pivot nut	9	7		BA Model I6 Engines
Rocker arm	Spark plug cover to Rocker cover	8	6		BA Model I6 Engines

drivetrain torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Applies to
Clutch pressure plate	Clutch pressure plate to Flywheel	20	15	BA Model I6 Engines
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel/Flex plate to Crankshaft	75	55	BA Model I6 Engines
Flywheel/Flex plate	Manual flywheel housing to Block	50	37	BA Model I6 Engines
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel to Crankshaft	75	55	BA Model I6 Engines

steering torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Power steering	Pump to Mounting brackets	25	18		BA Model I6 Engines
Power steering	Power steering brackets to Cylinder head and cylinder block	43	32		BA Model I6 Engines

exhaust torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head	27	20	BA Model I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold lower heat shield	20	15	BA Model I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold slip joint stud	15	11	BA Model I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold slip joint nut	23	17	BA Model I6 Engines

brakes torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

suspension torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

general torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

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Ford Falcon 6 (1998-2008) Torque Spec Settings

Most-used torque specs for Ford Falcon 6

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All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

drivetrain torque settings

steering torque settings

exhaust torque settings

brakes torque settings

suspension torque settings

general torque settings

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