Engine torque specs - Ford Mustang 1994-98
4.6L V8
Component Torque
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 82-95 ft. lbs.
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 71-106 in. lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts 4.6L-SOHC Step 1 28-31 ft. lbs.
Step 2 NOTE 1
Step 3 NOTE 2
Step 4 28-31 ft. lbs.
Step 5 NOTE 1
Step 6 NOTE 1
4.6L-DOHC Step 1 28-31 ft. lbs
Step 2 NOTE 1
Step 3 NOTE 1
Drive Belt Idler and Tensioner Bolts 15-22 ft. lbs.
Engine Compartment Brace Bolts 15-22 ft. lbs.
Engine Mount-to-Engine Block Bolts/Studs 25-33 ft. lbs.
Engine Mount Stud-to-Crossmember Nuts 95-126 ft. lbs.
Exhaust Manifold Bolts 14-16 ft. lbs.
Flywheel/Driveplate Bolts 59-64 ft. lbs.
Ignition Coil Brackets-to-Front Cover 15-22 ft. lbs.
Intake Manifold Bolts 4.6L-SOHC Step 1 15-22 ft. lbs.
Step 2 NOTE 3
4.6L-DOHC Upper Plenum-to-Intake Manifold 71-106 in. lbs.
Intake-to-Lower Side Plates 71-106 in. lbs.
Intake/Side Plates
Assembly
-to-Cylinder Head Step 1 15-22 ft. lbs.
Step 2 NOTE 1
Main Bearing Caps Bolts
(Tighten first) Step 1 22-25 ft. lbs.
Step 2 NOTE 4
Jack Screws
(Tighten second) Step 1 44 in. lbs.
Step 2 80-97 in. lbs.
Side Bolts
(Tighten third) Step 1 84 in. lbs.
Step 2 14-17 ft. lbs.
Oil Cooler
-to-Filter Adapter Insert 1996 59-74 ft. lbs.
1997 and up 41-53 ft. lbs.
Oil Filter Adapter Bolts 15-22 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan-to-Engine Bolts 1996 15-22 ft. lbs.
1997 and up Step 1 15 ft. lbs.
Step 2 NOTE 5
Oil Pick-up Tube-to-Main Bearing Cap Nut 15-22 ft. lbs.
Oil Pick-up Tube-to-Oil Pump Bolts 71-106 in. lbs.
Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts 71-106 in. lbs.
Rod Bearing Cap Nuts Step 1 18-25 ft. lbs.
Step 2 NOTE 4
Thermostat Housing-to-Engine Bolts 15-22 ft. lbs.
Timing Chain Cover Bolts 15-22 ft. lbs.
Timing Chain Tensioners/Guides 15-22 ft. lbs.
Valve Cover Bolts 71-106 in. lbs.
Vibration Damper
-to-Crankshaft Bolt 1996 114-121 ft. lbs.
1997 and up Step 1 66 ft. lbs.
Step 2 NOTE 2
Step 3 36 ft. lbs.
Step 4 NOTE 1
Water Pump Mounting Bolts 15-22 ft. lbs.
Water Pump Pulley-to-Water Pump Bolts/Nuts 15-21 ft. lbs.
NOTE 1 Tighten an additional 90°
NOTE 2 Loosen 1 turn.
NOTE 3 Retorque with engine hot.
NOTE 4 Tighten an additional 85-95°
NOTE 5 Tighten an additional 60°
