Mustang Torque Specifications Specs
Below are torque specs for 5.0L, 4.6L, 3.8L, and 2.3L Mustangs. These
specifications are meant as a general guide, and newyorkmustangs.com
will not be held responsible for any errors or typos. Please be aware
of the differences between ft/lb and in/lb settings. We highly
recommend that you consult the manufacturers repair manual or even
better yet go out and buy yourself a Haynes/Chiltons repair manual for
your specific year/model.
5.0L Torque Specs
Belhousing to engine bolts 28-38 ft/lbs Camshaft sprocket bolt 40-45 ft/lbs
Camshaft thrust plate to engine block bolts 108-144 in/lbs
Crankshaft pulley to vibration damper bolts 35-50 ft/lbs
Cylinder head bolts
-1979-1992
--Step 1 55-65 ft/lbs
--Step 2 65-72 ft/lbs
-1993-up
--Step 1 25-35 ft/lbs
--Step 2 45-55 ft/lbs
--Step 3 75-85 ft/lbs
Differential shaft lock bolt 15-30 ft/lbs
Driveshaft U-joint to pinion flange bolts 70-95 ft/lbs
Exhaust manifold bolts 26-32 ft/lbs
Flywheel mounting bolts 75-85 ft/lbs
Front engine mount nuts 72-98 ft/lbs
Intake manifold to head bolts
--Step 1 96 in/lbs
--Step 2 16ft/lbs
--Step 3 23-25 ft/lbs
Intake manifold (upper intake to lower) 12-18 ft/lbs
Oil filter insert to engine block adapter bolt 20-30 ft/lbs
Oil pan mounting bolts
-1979
--Step 1 (Large bolts) 11-13 ft/lbs
--Step 1 (Short bolts) 7-9 ft/lbs
--Step 2 (Large Bolts) 15-17 ft/lbs
--Step 2 (Short Bolts) 10-12 ft/lbs
-1980 to 1987 9-11 ft/lbs
-1988 to 1993 6-9 ft/lbs
-1994-up 110-144 in/lbs
Oil pickup tube to main bearing cap nut 22-32 ft/lbs
Oil pickup tube to oil pump bolts
-1979 to 1987 10-15 ft/lbs
-1988-up 12-18 ft/lbs
Oil pump mounting bolts 22-32 ft/lbs
Pinion bearing preload 8-14 in/lbs
Pressure plate to flywheel bolts 12-24 ft/lbs
Rocker arm fulcrm bolts 18-25 ft/lbs
Spark plugs 7-14 ft/lbs
Timing chain cover bolts 12-18 ft/lbs
Vibration damper to crackshaft bolt 110-130 ft/lbs
Wheel lug nuts 85-105 ft/lbs
4.6L Torque Specs
Camshafts caps to head 71-106 in/lbs
Camshaft sprocket bolts 82-92 ft/lbs
Cylinder head bolts SOHC (two valve GT and Bullitt)
--Step 1 28-31ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 90 degrees
--Step 3 Loosen one full turn
--Step 4 28-31ft/lbs
--Step 5 Tighten additional 90 degrees
--Step 6 Tighten additional 90 degrees
Cylinder head bolts DOHC (four valve Cobra, and Mach One)
--Step 1 28-31ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 90 degrees
--Step 3 Tighten additional 90 degrees
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 to cylinder head bolts 14-16 ft/lbs
Flywheel moutning bolts 59-64 ft/lbs
Ignition coil brackets to front cover 12-22 ft/lbs
Intake and side plates assembly to cylinder head
--Step 1 15-22 ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 90 degrees
Intake manifold to cylinder head bolts
SOHC (two valve GT and bullitt) 15-22 ft/lbs
DOHC (four valve Cobra and Mach One)
Upper plenum to intake 71-106in/lbs
Intake to lower side plates 71-106in/lbs
--Step 1 15 ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 90 degrees
Oil cooler to filter adapter insert
-1996 59-74 ft/lbs
-1997-later 41-53 ft/lbs
Oil filter adapter bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Oil pan to engine block bolts
-1996 15-22 ft/lbs
-1997-later
--Step 1 15 ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 60 degrees
Oil pick up tube to main bearing cap nut 15-22 ft/lbs
Oil pick up tube to oil pump bolts 71-106in/lbs
Oil pump to engine block mounting bolts 71-106in/lbs
Thermostat housing bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Timing chain cover bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Timing chain tensioners and guides 15-22 ft/lbs
Valve cover bolts 71-106 in/lbs
Vibration dampner to crankshaft bolt
-1996 114-121 ft/lbs
-1997-later
--Step 1 66 ft/lbs
--Step 2 Loosen one full turn
--Step 3 36 ft/lbs
--Step 4 Tighten additional 90 degrees
Water pump mounting bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Water pump pulley mounting bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Wheel lug nuts 85-105 ft/lbs
3.8L Torque Specs
Camshft sprocket bolt 30-36 ft/lbs
Camshaft thrust plate bolts 72-120 in/lbs
Crankshaft pulley to vibration damper bolts 20-28 ft/lbs
Cylinder head bolts
-1994 to 1995
--Step 1 15 ft/lbs
--Step 2 29 ft/lbs
--Step 3 37 ft/lbs
--Step 4 Loosen 2 full turns (from this point on, work with one bolt at a time)
--Step 5 (Long bolts) 11-19 ft/lbs
--Step 5 (Short bolts) 7-15 ft/lbs
--Step 6 Tighten additional 90 degrees
-1996-later
--Step 1 15 ft/lbs
--Step 2 29 ft/lbs
--Step 3 36 ft/lbs
--Step 4 Loosen 2 full turns (from this point on, work with one bolt at a time)
--Step 5 (Long bolts) 29-37 ft/lbs
--Step 5 (Short bolts) 11-18 ft/lbs
--Step 6 Tighten additional 180 degrees
Exhaust manifold bolts 23-26 ft/lbs
Flywheel mounting bolts 54-64 ft/lbs
Intake manifold to cylinder head bolts
Oil pan mounting bolts 84-108in/lbs
Oil pump and filter body to front cover
8mm bolt 17-23 ft/lbs
6mm bolt 72-96in/lbs
Rocker arm fulcrum bolts
-1994 to 1995
--Step 1 44 in/lbs
--Step 2 19-25 ft/lbs
-1996-later
--Step 1 44 in/lbs
--Step 2 22-29 ft/lbs
-1994 to 1995
--Step 1 96 in/lbs
--Step 2 15 ft/lbs
-1996-later
--Step 1 72 in/lbs
--Step 2 108in/lbs
Spark plugs 7-14 ft/lbs
Timing chain cover to block bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Valve cover bolts 72-108 in/lbs
Vibration damper bolt 103-132 ft/lbs
Water pump to timing chain cover bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Wheel lug nuts 85-105 ft/lbs
2.3L Torque Specs
Auxillary shaft sprocket bolt 28-40 ft/lbs
Auxillary shaft retaining plate screws 6-9 ft/lbs
Camshaft cover bolts 6-8 ft/lbs
Camshaft cover shield bolt 28-40 ft/lbs
Camshaft retaining plate bolt 6-9 ft/lbs
Camshaft sprocket bolt 50-71 ft/lbs
Crankshaft pulley pulley/sprocket bolt
-1979 to 1986 100-120 ft/lbs
-1987 to 1990 103-133 ft/lbs
-1991-up 114-151 ft/lbs
Cylinder head bolts
--Step 1 50-60 ft/lbs
--Step 2 80-90 ft/lbs
Engine mount to block bolts
-1979 to 1981 35-60 ft/lbs
-1982 40-55 ft/lbs
-1983 to 1987 33-45 ft/lbs
-1988-up (non convertible) 33-45 ft/lbs
-1988-up (convertible) 25-35 ft/lbs
Engine mount to frame nuts and bolts
-1979 to 1981 40-60 ft/lbs
-1982 70-90 ft/lbs
-1983 57-65 ft/lbs
-1984 50-65 ft/lbs
-1985 non turbo 80-106 ft/lbs
-1985 turbo (bolts) 33-45 ft/lbs
-1985 turbo (nuts) 50-65 ft/lbs
-1986 45-55 ft/lbs
-1987-up (bolt 45-63 ft/lbs
-1987-up (nut) 80-106 ft/lbs
Engine mount to bracket bolt 65-85 ft/lbs
Exhaust manifold bolts
-1979 to 1986
--Step 1 60-84in/lbs
--Step 2 16-23 ft/lbs
-1987 to 1990
--Step 1 179-204in/lbs
--Step 2 20-30 ft/lbs
-1991-up (regular bolts)
--Step 1 15-17 ft/lbs
--Step 2 20-30 ft/lbs
-1991-up (stud type bolts) 20-33 ft/lbs
Flywheel mounting bolts 56-64 ft/lbs
Intake manifold bolts
-1979 to 1986
--Step 1 5-7 ft/lbs
--Step 2 14-21 ft/lbs
-1987 and 1988 15-22 ft/lbs
-1989-up 20-29 ft/lbs
Oil pan to engine block bolts
-1979 to 1986 (small bolts) 72-96in/lbs
-1979 to 1986 (large bolts) 96-120in/lbs
-1987 to 1990 120-162in/lbs
-1991-up 120-144in/lbs
Oil pump bolts 14-21 ft/lbs
Oil pump pick up tube bolts 14-21 ft/lbs
Timing belt outer cover bolts 6-9 ft/lbs
Timing belt tensioner adjustment bolt 14-21 ft/lbs
Timing belt tensioner pivot bolt 28-40 ft/lbs
Below are torque specs for 5.0L, 4.6L, 3.8L, and 2.3L Mustangs. These
specifications are meant as a general guide, and newyorkmustangs.com
will not be held responsible for any errors or typos. Please be aware
of the differences between ft/lb and in/lb settings. We highly
recommend that you consult the manufacturers repair manual or even
better yet go out and buy yourself a Haynes/Chiltons repair manual for
your specific year/model.
5.0L Torque Specs
Belhousing to engine bolts 28-38 ft/lbs Camshaft sprocket bolt 40-45 ft/lbs
Camshaft thrust plate to engine block bolts 108-144 in/lbs
Crankshaft pulley to vibration damper bolts 35-50 ft/lbs
Cylinder head bolts
-1979-1992
--Step 1 55-65 ft/lbs
--Step 2 65-72 ft/lbs
-1993-up
--Step 1 25-35 ft/lbs
--Step 2 45-55 ft/lbs
--Step 3 75-85 ft/lbs
Differential shaft lock bolt 15-30 ft/lbs
Driveshaft U-joint to pinion flange bolts 70-95 ft/lbs
Exhaust manifold bolts 26-32 ft/lbs
Flywheel mounting bolts 75-85 ft/lbs
Front engine mount nuts 72-98 ft/lbs
Intake manifold to head bolts
--Step 1 96 in/lbs
--Step 2 16ft/lbs
--Step 3 23-25 ft/lbs
Intake manifold (upper intake to lower) 12-18 ft/lbs
Oil filter insert to engine block adapter bolt 20-30 ft/lbs
Oil pan mounting bolts
-1979
--Step 1 (Large bolts) 11-13 ft/lbs
--Step 1 (Short bolts) 7-9 ft/lbs
--Step 2 (Large Bolts) 15-17 ft/lbs
--Step 2 (Short Bolts) 10-12 ft/lbs
-1980 to 1987 9-11 ft/lbs
-1988 to 1993 6-9 ft/lbs
-1994-up 110-144 in/lbs
Oil pickup tube to main bearing cap nut 22-32 ft/lbs
Oil pickup tube to oil pump bolts
-1979 to 1987 10-15 ft/lbs
-1988-up 12-18 ft/lbs
Oil pump mounting bolts 22-32 ft/lbs
Pinion bearing preload 8-14 in/lbs
Pressure plate to flywheel bolts 12-24 ft/lbs
Rocker arm fulcrm bolts 18-25 ft/lbs
Spark plugs 7-14 ft/lbs
Timing chain cover bolts 12-18 ft/lbs
Vibration damper to crackshaft bolt 110-130 ft/lbs
Wheel lug nuts 85-105 ft/lbs
4.6L Torque Specs
Camshafts caps to head 71-106 in/lbs
Camshaft sprocket bolts 82-92 ft/lbs
Cylinder head bolts SOHC (two valve GT and Bullitt)
--Step 1 28-31ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 90 degrees
--Step 3 Loosen one full turn
--Step 4 28-31ft/lbs
--Step 5 Tighten additional 90 degrees
--Step 6 Tighten additional 90 degrees
Cylinder head bolts DOHC (four valve Cobra, and Mach One)
--Step 1 28-31ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 90 degrees
--Step 3 Tighten additional 90 degrees
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 to cylinder head bolts 14-16 ft/lbs
Flywheel moutning bolts 59-64 ft/lbs
Ignition coil brackets to front cover 12-22 ft/lbs
Intake and side plates assembly to cylinder head
--Step 1 15-22 ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 90 degrees
Intake manifold to cylinder head bolts
SOHC (two valve GT and bullitt) 15-22 ft/lbs
DOHC (four valve Cobra and Mach One)
Upper plenum to intake 71-106in/lbs
Intake to lower side plates 71-106in/lbs
--Step 1 15 ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 90 degrees
Oil cooler to filter adapter insert
-1996 59-74 ft/lbs
-1997-later 41-53 ft/lbs
Oil filter adapter bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Oil pan to engine block bolts
-1996 15-22 ft/lbs
-1997-later
--Step 1 15 ft/lbs
--Step 2 Tighten additional 60 degrees
Oil pick up tube to main bearing cap nut 15-22 ft/lbs
Oil pick up tube to oil pump bolts 71-106in/lbs
Oil pump to engine block mounting bolts 71-106in/lbs
Thermostat housing bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Timing chain cover bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Timing chain tensioners and guides 15-22 ft/lbs
Valve cover bolts 71-106 in/lbs
Vibration dampner to crankshaft bolt
-1996 114-121 ft/lbs
-1997-later
--Step 1 66 ft/lbs
--Step 2 Loosen one full turn
--Step 3 36 ft/lbs
--Step 4 Tighten additional 90 degrees
Water pump mounting bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Water pump pulley mounting bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Wheel lug nuts 85-105 ft/lbs
3.8L Torque Specs
Camshft sprocket bolt 30-36 ft/lbs
Camshaft thrust plate bolts 72-120 in/lbs
Crankshaft pulley to vibration damper bolts 20-28 ft/lbs
Cylinder head bolts
-1994 to 1995
--Step 1 15 ft/lbs
--Step 2 29 ft/lbs
--Step 3 37 ft/lbs
--Step 4 Loosen 2 full turns (from this point on, work with one bolt at a time)
--Step 5 (Long bolts) 11-19 ft/lbs
--Step 5 (Short bolts) 7-15 ft/lbs
--Step 6 Tighten additional 90 degrees
-1996-later
--Step 1 15 ft/lbs
--Step 2 29 ft/lbs
--Step 3 36 ft/lbs
--Step 4 Loosen 2 full turns (from this point on, work with one bolt at a time)
--Step 5 (Long bolts) 29-37 ft/lbs
--Step 5 (Short bolts) 11-18 ft/lbs
--Step 6 Tighten additional 180 degrees
Exhaust manifold bolts 23-26 ft/lbs
Flywheel mounting bolts 54-64 ft/lbs
Intake manifold to cylinder head bolts
Oil pan mounting bolts 84-108in/lbs
Oil pump and filter body to front cover
8mm bolt 17-23 ft/lbs
6mm bolt 72-96in/lbs
Rocker arm fulcrum bolts
-1994 to 1995
--Step 1 44 in/lbs
--Step 2 19-25 ft/lbs
-1996-later
--Step 1 44 in/lbs
--Step 2 22-29 ft/lbs
-1994 to 1995
--Step 1 96 in/lbs
--Step 2 15 ft/lbs
-1996-later
--Step 1 72 in/lbs
--Step 2 108in/lbs
Spark plugs 7-14 ft/lbs
Timing chain cover to block bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Valve cover bolts 72-108 in/lbs
Vibration damper bolt 103-132 ft/lbs
Water pump to timing chain cover bolts 15-22 ft/lbs
Wheel lug nuts 85-105 ft/lbs
2.3L Torque Specs
Auxillary shaft sprocket bolt 28-40 ft/lbs
Auxillary shaft retaining plate screws 6-9 ft/lbs
Camshaft cover bolts 6-8 ft/lbs
Camshaft cover shield bolt 28-40 ft/lbs
Camshaft retaining plate bolt 6-9 ft/lbs
Camshaft sprocket bolt 50-71 ft/lbs
Crankshaft pulley pulley/sprocket bolt
-1979 to 1986 100-120 ft/lbs
-1987 to 1990 103-133 ft/lbs
-1991-up 114-151 ft/lbs
Cylinder head bolts
--Step 1 50-60 ft/lbs
--Step 2 80-90 ft/lbs
Engine mount to block bolts
-1979 to 1981 35-60 ft/lbs
-1982 40-55 ft/lbs
-1983 to 1987 33-45 ft/lbs
-1988-up (non convertible) 33-45 ft/lbs
-1988-up (convertible) 25-35 ft/lbs
Engine mount to frame nuts and bolts
-1979 to 1981 40-60 ft/lbs
-1982 70-90 ft/lbs
-1983 57-65 ft/lbs
-1984 50-65 ft/lbs
-1985 non turbo 80-106 ft/lbs
-1985 turbo (bolts) 33-45 ft/lbs
-1985 turbo (nuts) 50-65 ft/lbs
-1986 45-55 ft/lbs
-1987-up (bolt 45-63 ft/lbs
-1987-up (nut) 80-106 ft/lbs
Engine mount to bracket bolt 65-85 ft/lbs
Exhaust manifold bolts
-1979 to 1986
--Step 1 60-84in/lbs
--Step 2 16-23 ft/lbs
-1987 to 1990
--Step 1 179-204in/lbs
--Step 2 20-30 ft/lbs
-1991-up (regular bolts)
--Step 1 15-17 ft/lbs
--Step 2 20-30 ft/lbs
-1991-up (stud type bolts) 20-33 ft/lbs
Flywheel mounting bolts 56-64 ft/lbs
Intake manifold bolts
-1979 to 1986
--Step 1 5-7 ft/lbs
--Step 2 14-21 ft/lbs
-1987 and 1988 15-22 ft/lbs
-1989-up 20-29 ft/lbs
Oil pan to engine block bolts
-1979 to 1986 (small bolts) 72-96in/lbs
-1979 to 1986 (large bolts) 96-120in/lbs
-1987 to 1990 120-162in/lbs
-1991-up 120-144in/lbs
Oil pump bolts 14-21 ft/lbs
Oil pump pick up tube bolts 14-21 ft/lbs
Timing belt outer cover bolts 6-9 ft/lbs
Timing belt tensioner adjustment bolt 14-21 ft/lbs
Timing belt tensioner pivot bolt 28-40 ft/lbs