Ford Falcon 7 (2008-2016) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Falcon 7 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 7

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	26	19		I6 Engines
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	17	13		I6 Engines
Differential	Drain plug	27	20		Beam Axle
Differential	Drain plug	30	22		Full Floating Axle IRS
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	27	20		TR6060 Manual Transmission
Wheels	Wheel nuts	135	100

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	26	19		I6 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan to Cylinder block/Front cover	10	7		I6 Engines
Oil pan	Oil pan to Main bearing cross bolts	58	43		I6 Engines
Oil filter	Oil filter adaptor to Cylinder block	17	13		I6 Engines
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure sensor	20	15		I6 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump to Cylinder block	10	7		I6 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump pickup tube to Oil pump	10	7		I6 Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump pickup tube to Main bearing bolt	20	15		I6 Engines
Piston rods	Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod	26	19	Step 1	I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts (except front and rear)	40	30	Step 1	I6 Engines
Cylinder head	Front and rear cylinder head bolts	30	22	Step 1	I6 Engines
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	17	13		I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold to Cylinder head	17	13	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold to Cylinder head	24	18	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bracket (upper)	16	12		I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bracket (upper) to Manifold	8	6	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bracket (upper) to Manifold	12	9	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bracket (upper) to Cylinder head	8	6	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bracket (upper) to Cylinder head	12	9	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold pencil strut (lower)	20	15		I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Manifold	17	13	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Manifold	24	18	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Cylinder head	17	13	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Cylinder head	24	18	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Engine mount support	44	32	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Engine mount support	55	41	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold ETB	8	6	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold ETB	12	9	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold MTV	5	4	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold MTV	6	4	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold dip stick tube	10	7		I6 Engines
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket to Cylinder block	50	37		I6 Engines
Engine mounts	Engine mount to Engine mount bracket	102	75		I6 Engines
Sensor	Intake manifold pressure/temperature sensor	2	1		I6 Engines
Sensor	Oil temperature sensor	20	15		I6 Engines
Sensor	Knock sensor to Cylinder block	20	15	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Sensor	Knock sensor to Cylinder block	25	18	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Sensor	Crankshaft position sensor to Timing cover	10	7	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Sensor	Crankshaft position sensor to Timing cover	12	9	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Sensor	Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head	9	7		I6 Engines
Sensor	Cylinder head temperature sensor to Cylinder head	15	11		I6 Engines
Alternator	Alternator bracket (rear) to Cylinder block	25	18		I6 Engines
Camshaft	Variable cam timing unit to Camshaft	20	15	Step 1	I6 Engines
Camshaft	Cam caps to Cylinder head	10	7		I6 Engines
Camshaft	Oil control valve seals to Cam cover	7	5		I6 Engines
Camshaft	Cam cover to Cylinder head	13	10	Front two long bolts	I6 Engines
Camshaft	Cam cover to Cylinder head	10	7	Six short bolts	I6 Engines
Crankshaft	Main bearing cap bolts	85	63		I6 Engines
Crankshaft	Crankshaft vibration damper/Front pulley to Crankshaft	145	107		I6 Engines
Common rail	Fuel rail to Intake manifold	8	6	Minimum torque	I6 Engines
Common rail	Fuel rail to Intake manifold	12	9	Maximum torque	I6 Engines
Water pump	Water pump	20	15		I6 Engines
Heater core	Heater tube to Thermostat housing	20	15		I6 Engines
Heater core	Heater tube to Block (exhaust side)	27	20		I6 Engines
Radiator	Thermostat housing to Cylinder head	20	15		I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt tensioner securing bolt to Front cover	25	18		I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt to Tensioner arm	35	26		I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain fixed chain guide to Cylinder block and cylinder head	20	15		I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain tensioner to Cylinder head	9	7		I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain guide pivot bolt to Oil pump	47	35		I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain guide pivot nut	9	7		I6 Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing cover to Cylinder block	28	21		I6 Engines
Valve cover	Spark plug cover to Rocker cover	7	5		I6 Engines
Valve cover	Ignition coil to Rocker cover	24	18		I6 Engines

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Clutch pressure plate	Clutch pressure plate to Flywheel	22	16	Non-turbo	I6 Engines
Clutch assembly	Clutch housing to Engine bolts (upper)	60	44		I6 Engines TR6060 Manual Transmission
Clutch assembly	Clutch housing to Engine bolts (lower)	40	30		I6 Engines TR6060 Manual Transmission
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel to Crankshaft	90	66		I6 Engines Manual
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel to Crankshaft	70	52		I6 Engines Auto
Flywheel/Flex plate	Manual flywheel housing to Block	50	37		I6 Engines
Transmission mount/case	Upper bellhousing to Engine	60	44		I6 Engines TR6060 Manual Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Lower bellhousing to Engine	40	30		I6 Engines TR6060 Manual Transmission

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Power steering	Pump to Mounting brackets	25	18		I6 Engines
Power steering	Mounting brackets to Cylinder head	47	35	M8	I6 Engines
Power steering	Mounting brackets to Cylinder head	23	17	M10	I6 Engines
Power steering	Power steering pressure transducer	14	10		I6 Engines

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head	27	20		I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold heat shield - lower	20	15		I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold slip joint stud	18	13		I6 Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold slip joint nut	23	17		I6 Engines

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