I need torque specs?

Tiny
MATT LAR
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  • 1997 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,500 MILES
I need torque specs on my car listed above gl 3.0 l, u?
Saturday, March 1st, 2025 AT 10:55 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Okay, which ones?
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Saturday, March 1st, 2025 AT 11:10 AM
Tiny
MATT LAR
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Heads intake rocker arms.
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Saturday, March 1st, 2025 AT 4:54 PM
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KEN L
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Here are the torque specs for the cylinder head, intake manifold and rocker arms.

Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts
Install NEW cylinder head retaining bolts and tighten in sequence in four steps:
Step 1: Tighten to 70-90 Nm (52-66 ft. Lbs.).
Step 2: Back off all bolts 360 °.
Step 3: Tighten to 45-55 Nm (34-40 ft. Lbs.).
Step 4: Tighten to 85-99 Nm (63-73 ft. Lbs.).

Upper Intake

Degas Tube: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.)
Mounting bolts: 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. Lbs.)
Support Bracket Bolts
Upper: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.)
Lower: 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft. Lbs.)

Rocker Arm

Tightening Specifications
Bolts [1]
Step 1. 7-15 Nm (6-11 ft. Lbs.)
Step 2. 26-38 Nm (20-28 ft. Lbs.)

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Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
MATT LAR
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Thank you.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 AT 2:37 PM
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KEN L
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Thursday, March 6th, 2025 AT 8:47 AM

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