Ford Falcon 7 (2008-2016) Torque Spec Settings
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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 | |
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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 | 27 | 20 |
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Differential | Drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 27 | 20 |
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Wheels | Wheel nuts | 135 | 100 |
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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: 2008 - 2016
- Generation: 7
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
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 sump bolts | 2 | 1 | Step 1 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan sump bolts | 20 | 15 | Step 2 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter adaptor 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 bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pickup pipe bolts | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Oil pump | Oil pickup pipe bolts | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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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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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 10 | 7 |
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Engine mounts | Motor mount cross bolts | 80 | 59 |
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Engine mounts | Motor mount through bolts | 80 | 59 |
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Engine mounts | Engine mount bracket to Cylinder block bolts | 55 | 41 |
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Engine mounts | Engine mount to Subframe securing nut | 55 | 41 |
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Engine mounts | Engine mount to Engine mount bracket securing bolts | 50 | 37 |
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Sensor | Knock sensor bolt | 17 | 13 | Minimum torque |
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Sensor | Knock sensor bolt | 23 | 17 | Maximum torque |
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Sensor | Crankshaft position sensor | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Sensor | Crankshaft position sensor | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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Sensor | Camshaft position sensor | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Sensor | Camshaft position sensor | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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Sensor | Coolant sensor | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Sensor | Coolant sensor | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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Sensor | MAP sensor bolt to Intake manifold | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Sensor | MAP sensor bolt to Intake manifold | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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Battery | Ignition coil cover bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolts | 40 | 30 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 90 | 66 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 50 | 37 | Step 3 |
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Crankshaft | Windage tray nuts and bolts | 20 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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Crankshaft | Windage tray nuts and bolts | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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Crankshaft | Windage tray spacers | 20 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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Crankshaft | Windage tray spacers | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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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 and washer | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Heater core | Heater supply tube screw and washer | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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Radiator | Thermostat housing bolts (top section to bypass tube) | 20 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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Radiator | Thermostat housing bolts (top section to bypass tube) | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Accessory drive belt tensioner securing bolt to Front cover | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Drive belt idler pulley bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt to Front cover | 25 | 18 |
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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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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 | Turbo |
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Clutch assembly | Clutch housing to Engine bolts | 50 | 37 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolts | 73 | 54 | Minimum torque |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolts | 87 | 64 | Maximum torque |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Lower flywheel cover | 15 | 11 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission cooler tubes isolation grommet/bracket | 9 | 7 | Minimum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission cooler tubes isolation grommet/bracket | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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Transmission mount/case | Upper bellhousing to Engine | 60 | 44 |
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Transfer | Shifter cable abutment bracket | 25 | 18 |
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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 lower bolt | 20 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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Power steering | Power steering pump lower bolt | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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Power steering | Power steering pump upper bolts | 20 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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Power steering | Power steering pump upper bolts | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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Power steering | Pump to Mounting brackets | 50 | 37 |
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Power steering | Power steering bracket lower bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Power steering | Mounting brackets to Cylinder head | 47 | 35 | 7/6 |
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Power steering | Power steering pressure switch | 14 | 10 |
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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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