Heads and valves torque

Tiny
STEVEN SHORT
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  • 2006 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 129,987 MILES
What do I torque heads to and set valves to?
Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 AT 8:58 AM

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Tiny
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This engine is equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. No adjustment is required.

New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.

Cylinder head bolts

First pass
Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. Lbs.)

Second pass
Loosen bolts one full turn

Third pass
Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. Lbs.)

Fourth pass
Tighten 90°

Final pass
Tighten 90°
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Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 AT 1:37 PM

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