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Engine - 3.0L V6 - VIN S & 1: Specifications Ford Taurus IV

Mechanical

Crankcase Capacity

Dry crankcase capacity with oil filter is 5.8 qts. (5.5L). Refill with oil filter is 4.5 qts. (4.3L).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bolt18 (25)
A/C Compressor Mount Bolts
2000
Step 118 (25)
Step 2Additional 90 Degrees
2001
Step 1 Bolts (1-5)18 (25)
Step 2 Bolts (1-4)Additional 90 Degrees
Belt Tensioner Bolt
Escape, Sable & Taurus18 (25)
LS35 (48)
Camshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer Bolts(1)
Clutch Release Cylinder Nut7-14 (10-19)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Escape, Sable & Taurus
Step 117 (23)
Step 232 (43)
LS(2)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (3)74 (100)
Crankshaft Vibration Damper Bolt
Step 189 (121)
Step 2Loosen Bolt 360 Degrees
Step 337 (50)
Step 4Additional 90 Degrees
Cylinder Head (4)
Escape, Sable & Taurus
Step 130 (40)
Step 2Additional 90 Degrees
Step 3Loosen Bolt 360 Degrees
Step 430 (40)
Step 5Additional 90 Degrees
Step 6Additional 90 Degrees
LS
Step 122 (30)
Step 2Additional 90 Degrees
Step 3Loosen Bolt 360 Degrees
Step 422 (30)
Step 5Additional 90 Degrees
Step 6Additional 90 Degrees
Engine Mount Nuts
Escape, Sable & Taurus66 (90)
LS
Upper15(20)
Lower15 (20)
Engine Mount Through-Bolts81 (120)
Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts30 (40)
Exhaust Manifold Nut15 (20)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Transaxle Bolts30 (40)
Flex Plate/Flywheel Bolt59 (80)
Front Axle Hub Nut191 (258)
Front Cover Bolts/Studs18 (25)
Generator Bolt18 (25)
Idler Pulley Bolt (LS)18 (25)
Lower Cylinder Block Bolts & Studs
Step 1 Bolts (1-8)18 (25)
Step 2 Bolts (9-16)30 (40)
Step 3 Bolts (1-16)Additional 90 Degrees
Step 4 Bolts (17-22)18 (25)
Oil Cooler Bolt (LS)42 (57)
Oil Drain Plug20 (27)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolts (LS)
Stage 122 (30)
Stage 2114 (155)
Oil Pan Bolt
Escape, Sable & Taurus18 (25)
LS19 (26)
Oil Pan-To-Tranmission Bolts30 (40)
Power Steering Pump Bolt18 (25)
Shift Rod Bolt13 (17)
Spark Plug11 (15)
Stabilizer Bar Link Nut41 (55)
Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt18 (25)
Subframe-To-Body Bolts76 (103)
Tie Rod Nut41 (55)
Timing Chain Guide Bolt18 (25)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt
All Models Except RH (LS)18 (25)
RH (LS)(5)
Torque Converter Nut27 (37)
Water Pump Bolt18 (25)
Wheel Lug Nut95 (129)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (6)89 (10)
Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer Bolt89 (10)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt89 (10)
Coil-On-Plug Bolts53 (6)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt89 (10)
Fuel Pressure Sensor Shield Bolt (LS)53 (6)
Fuel Rail Bolt
Escape71-106 (8-12)
Sable/Taurus89 (10)
Intake Manifold Bolt (Upper And Lower)89 (10)
Oil Pump Bolt
Escape71-106 (8-12)
Sable/Taurus89 (10)
Oil Pump Screen Cover & Tube
Bolt89 (10)
Nut
Stage 144 (5)
Stage 2Additional 45 Degrees
Oil Pan Baffle Screen Bolt
Stage 144 (5)
Stage 2Additional 45 Degrees
Throttle Body-To-Intake Manifold Bolts89 (10)
Valve Cover Bolt (6)89 (10)
(1) Tighten bolt to 71-106 INCH lbs. (8-12 N.m). (2) See CONNECTING ROD TIGHTENING SEQUENCE (LS) table for tightening specifications. (3) The pulley has a reverse thread. (4) Tighten bolts to specification, in reverse order of removal sequence. (5) Tighten bolt to 89 INCH lbs (6) Tighten bolts to specification in sequence.
(1)Tighten bolt to 71-106 INCH lbs. (8-12 N.m).
(2)See CONNECTING ROD TIGHTENING SEQUENCE (LS) table for tightening specifications.
(3)The pulley has a reverse thread.
(4)Tighten bolts to specification, in reverse order of removal sequence.
(5)Tighten bolt to 89 INCH lbs
(6)Tighten bolts to specification in sequence.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement
Escape, Sable & Taurus182 Cu. In. (3.0L)
LS181 Cu. In. (2.96L)
Bore3.5" (89.0 mm)
Stroke3.13" (79.5 mm)
Compression RatioN/A
Fuel SystemSFI

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft End Play
Standard.004-.009 (.102-.229)
Service Limit(1)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter2.467-2.479 (62.662-62.966)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0012 (.03)
Journal Taper.0012 (.03)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0009-.0018 (.023-.046)
Service Limit.0019 (.048)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter1.967-1.968 (49.962-49.987)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0012 (.03)
Journal Taper.0012 (.03)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0011-.0025 (.028-.064)
Service Limit(1)
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Piston Pin Bore.827-.828 (21.006-21.031)
Crankpin Bore2.0872-2.0879 (53.015-53.033)
Maximum Bend.0014 Per.984 (.036 Per 25)
Side Play
Standard.0039-.0118 (.100-.300)
Service Limit.0137 (.348)

CONNECTING RODS

PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons
Clearance.0005-.0009 (.013-.023)
Diameter
Coated
Grade 1 (Red)3.5035-3.5043 (88.990-89.010)
Grade 2 (Blue)3.5039-3.5048 (88.998-89.020)
Grade 3 (Yellow)3.5043-3.5051 (89.010-89.030)
Uncoated
Grade 1 (Red)3.5027-3.5031 (88.970-88.980)
Grade 2 (Blue)3.5030-3.5036 (88.978-88.992)
Grade 3 (Yellow)3.5043-3.5051 (89.010-89.030)
Pins
Diameter.8270-.8272 (21.008-21.012)
Piston Fit.0001-.0003 (.003-.008)
Rod Fit.0001-.0007 (.003-.018)
Rings
No. 1
End Gap.0039-.0098 (.100-.250)
Side Clearance
Standard.0015-.0029 (.038-.074)
Service Limit.0039 (.100)
No. 2
End Gap.0106-.0165 (.27-.42)
Side Clearance
Standard.0015-.0033 (.038-.084)
Service Limit.0039 (.100)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap.0059-.0255 (.15-.65)

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter
Grade 13.5039-3.5043 (89.00-89.01)
Grade 23.5043-3.5047 (89.01-89.02)
Grade 33.5047-3.5051 (89.02-89.03)
Maximum Taper.0002 (.005)
Maximum Out-Of-Round.0007 (.018)
Maximum Deck Warpage(1)
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

CYLINDER BLOCK

ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Intake Valves
Face Angle45.5°
Head Diameter1.38" (35 mm)
Minimum Margin(1)
Minimum Refinish Length(1)
Stem Diameter.2352-.2360" (5.975-5.995 mm)
Exhaust Valves
Face Angle45.5°
Head Diameter1.18" (30 mm)
Minimum Margin(1)
Minimum Refinish Length(1)
Stem Diameter.2342-.2350" (5.950-5.970 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length
Intake1.842" (46.8 mm)
Exhaust1.842" (46.8 mm)
Out-Of-Square1%
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Cylinder Head Height(1)
Maximum Warpage(1)
Manifold Surface(1)
Valve Seats Seat Angle44.75°
Valve Seat Width
Exhaust.055-.066" (1.40-1.68 mm)
Intake.043-.055" (1.10-1.40 mm)
Valve Guides
Intake Valve
Valve Guide I.D.(1)
Valve Guide Installed Height(1)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Standard.0007-.0027" (.018-.069 mm)
Service Limit(1)
Exhaust Valve
Valve Guide I.D.(1)
Valve Guide Installed Height(1)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Standard.0017-.0037" (.043-.094 mm)
Service Limit(1)
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

CYLINDER HEAD

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
End Play
Standard.0010-.0065 (.025-.165)
Service Limit.0074 (.190)
Journal Diameter
(All Journals)1.060-1.061 (26.924-26.949)
Journal Runout(1)
Lobe Lift
Intake & Exhaust
Standard.188 (4.78)
Service Limit.187 (4.75)
Oil Clearance (All Journals)
Standard.0010-.0030 (.025-.076)
Service Limit.0047 (.120)
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

CAMSHAFT

VALVE TAPPETS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Diameter.6294-.6300 (15.988-16.000)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0007-.0027 (.018-.069)
Service Limit.0006 (.015)

VALVE TAPPETS

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