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 | 11 | 8 | Minimum torque |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 16 | 12 | Maximum torque |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 10 | 7 |
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Water pump | Water pump pulley bolts | 25 | 18 |
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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 | 11 | 8 | Minimum torque |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 16 | 12 | Maximum torque |
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Oil pan | Oil pan bolts | 2 | 1 | Stage 1 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan bolts | 20 | 15 | Stage 2 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter adapter bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 12 | 9 | Minimum torque |
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Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 16 | 12 | Maximum torque |
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Oil dipstick | Oil level indicator tube bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump screen cover and tube bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump screen cover and tube spacer | 25 | 18 |
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Piston rods | Rod bearing caps bolts | 25 | 18 | Stage 1 |
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Piston rods | Rod bearing caps bolts | 45 | 33 | Stage 2 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 40 | 30 | Stage 1 |
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Cylinder head | Mounting brackets to Cylinder head | 47 | 35 | 7/6 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 10 | 7 |
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Intake manifold | Upper intake manifold bolts | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Intake manifold | Upper intake manifold bolts | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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Oil pan | Lower intake manifold retaining bolts | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Intake manifold | Lower intake manifold retaining bolts | 10 | 7 | Maximum torque |
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Engine mounts | Motor mount through bolts | 80 | 59 |
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Engine mounts | Motor mount cross bolts | 80 | 59 |
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Engine mounts | Engine front cover bolts and studs | 25 | 18 | Stage 1, Fasteners 1 through 5 |
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Engine mounts | Engine front cover bolts and studs | 50 | 37 | Stage 2, Fasteners 6 and 7 |
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Engine mounts | Engine front cover bolts and studs | 25 | 18 | Stage 3, Fasteners 11 through 15 |
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Battery | Ignition coil cover bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolts | 120 | 89 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap assemblies | 10 | 7 |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 40 | 30 | Stage 1 |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap cross-mounted bolts | 30 | 22 | Stage 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 90 | 66 | Stage 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 50 | 37 | Stage 3 |
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Water pump | Water pump bolts | 20 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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Water pump | Water pump bolts | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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Water pump | Water pump pulley bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Heater core | Heater return tube bolt | 20 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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Heater core | Heater return tube bolt | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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Heater core | Heater supply tube screw & washer | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Heater core | Heater supply tube screw & washer | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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Air conditioning | A/C compressor bracket bolts | 28 | 21 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain hydraulic tensioner bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain guide bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Drive belt idler pulley bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Valve cover | Valve cover bolts and studs | 10 | 7 |
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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 | 48 | 35 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel to Crankshaft | 80 | 59 |
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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 | Power steering pump bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Power steering | Pump to Mounting brackets | 50 | 37 |
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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 nuts | 23 | 17 | Minimum torque |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold nuts | 27 | 20 | Maximum torque |
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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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