5.0L Torque Specifications*

(ft-lbs unless otherwise indicated)

Camshaft sprocket bolt........................................40 to 45
Camshaft thrust plate-to-engine block bolts........108 to 144 in-lbs
Timing chain cover bolts .....................................12 to 18
Cylinder head bolts
Step 1 .................................................. ...........25 to 35
Step 2 .................................................. ...........45 to 55
Step 3 .................................................. ...........75 to 85
Vibration damper-to-crankshaft bolt....................110 to 130
Exhaust manifold bolts ........................................26 to 32
Intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolts
Step 1 .................................................. ...........96 in-lbs
Step 2 .................................................. ...........16
Step 3 .................................................. ...........23 to 25
Oil filter insert-to-engine block adapter bolt ........20 to 30
Oil pan mounting bolts ........................................110 to 144 in-lbs
Oil pump mounting bolts.....................................22 to 32
Oil pick-up tube-to-oil pump bolts.......................12 to 18
Oil pick-up tube-to-main bearing cap nut ............22 to 32
Drivelbelt pulley-to-vibration damper bolts .........35 to 50
Rocker arm fulcrum bolts....................................18 to 25
Flywheel/driveplate mounting bolts .....................75 to 85
Front engine mount nuts .....................................72 to 98
Bellhousing-to-engine bolts
(3.8L and 5.0L models)..................................28 to 38
Driveshaft U-joint-to-pinion flange bolts .............70 to 95
Pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts ..........................12 to 24
Companion flange/pinion nut (minimum)............140
Pinion bearing preload (minimum, origiinal bearings) (minimum, origiinal bearings) ..................8 to 14 in-lbs
Differential pinion shaft lock bolt.........................15 to 30
Wheel lug nuts.............................................. .......85 to 105
Spark plugs .................................................. .......7 to 14
Firing order............................................. .............1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Cylinder headbolt tightening sequence....................

Lower intake manifold tightening sequence ..............


*After assembly, retorque with the engine hot.

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