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Engine - 3.0L V6 - VIN U & 2: Specifications Ford Taurus IV

Mechanical

Crankcase Capacity

Oil capacity is 4.5 qts. (4.26L) with filter.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolt39-53 (53-72)
Bellhousing-To-Engine Stud39-53 (53-72)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt46 (63)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut23-28 (31-38)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt107 (145)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt35 (48)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
2 Valve OHV
Step 137 (50)
Step 2Loosen One Full Turn
Step 322 (30)
Step 4Rotate 90 Degrees
Step 5Additional 90 Degrees
Engine Front Support-To-Crossmember Nut73-97 (99-131)
Engine Mount-To-Chassis Bolt59-79 (80-107)
Engine Mount-To-Engine Bracket Bolt59-79 (80-107)
Engine-To-Bell Housing Bolt39-53 (53-72)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt15-18 (20-25)
Fan Clutch-To-Water Pump Nut (2)30-100 (41-135)
Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt20-34 (27-46)
Flywheel Bolt59 (80)
Idler Pulley Bolt30-41 (41-56)
Lower Intake Manifold-To-Engine Block Bolt
Step 111 (15)
Step 224 (32)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt56-62 (75-85)
Oil Pump Bolt30-40 (40-56)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt
Upper30-46 (41-62)
Lower18-24 (24-33)
Rear Mount-To-Crossmember Nut59-79 (80-107)
Rear Mount-To-Transmission Bolt59-79 (80-107)
Rocker Arm Bolt
Step 17 (10)
Step 224 (32)
Starter Bolt18 (25)
Timing Chain Cover-To-Block15-22 (20-30)
Upper Intake Manifold-To-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt (2000) (3)
Step 115 (18)
Step 218 (25)
Upper Intake Manifold-To-Lower Intake Manifold Stud15-22 (20-30)
Upper Intake Manifold Stud Nut12-14 (16-20)
Upper Spindle-To-Control Arm Ball Joint Pinch Bolt27-37 (37-50)
Water Pump Bolt
To Timing Cover (6 mm)(4)
Through Timing Cover To Block (8 mm) (5)18 (25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt89 (10)
Fuel Rail Bolt89 (10)
Oil Pan Bolt89-123 (10-14)
Spark Plug98 (11)
Upper Intake Manifold-To-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt (2001) (6)
Step 1Hand Tight
Step 289 (10)
Valve Cover Bolt106 (12)
(1) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №42) (2) Left-hand thread. (3) Tighten upper intake manifold bolts in sequence. (Схема №30) (4) Tighten to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). (5) Apply sealant to designated bolts. (Схема №43) (6) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №41)
(1)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №42)
(2)Left-hand thread.
(3)Tighten upper intake manifold bolts in sequence. (Схема №30)
(4)Tighten to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
(5)Apply sealant to designated bolts. (Схема №43)
(6)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №41)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement182 Cu. In. (3.0L)
Bore3.50" (89.0 mm)
Stroke3.14" (79.8 mm)
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Fuel SystemSFI

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft End Play.004-.008 (.10-.20)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter2.5190-2.5198 (63.983-64.003)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0003 (.008)
Journal Taper(1) .0006 (.02)
Journal Runout.002 (.05)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0010-.0014 (.025-.035)
Allowable.0009-.0027 (.020-.066)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter2.1253-2.1261 (53.983-54.003)
Journal Out-Of-Round(1) .0003 (.008)
Journal Taper(1) .0003 (.008)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0010-.0014 (.025-.036)
Allowable.0009-.0027 (.020-.066)
(1) Specification is per 1" (25 mm) of area. Total not to exceed .0003" (.008 mm).
(1)Specification is per 1" (25 mm) of area. Total not to exceed .0003" (.008 mm).

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Crankpin Bore2.250-2.251 (57.15-57.18)
Pin Bore.9096-.9112 (23.104-23.144)
Center-To-Center Length5.530-5.533 (140.46-140.54)
Maximum Bend(1) .0016 (.041)
Maximum Twist(1) .003 (.08)
Side Play.006-.014 (.15-.36)
(1) Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).
(1)Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).

CONNECTING RODS

PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons (1)
Clearance.0012-.0022 (.030-.056)
Diameter
Red3.5024-3.5031 (89.961-89.979)
Blue3.5035-3.5041 (88.988-89.004)
Yellow3.5045-3.5051 (89.014-89.030)
Pins
Diameter.9119-.9124 (23.162-23.175)
Piston Fit.0002-.0005 (.005-.013)
Rod FitPress Fit
Rings
No. 1 & 2
End Gap.010-.020 (.25-.50)
Side Clearance.0012-.0031 (.030-.080)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap.010-.049 (.25-1.25)
Side ClearanceSnug Fit
(1) Pistons are color-coded on dome of pistons. For correct piston selection, see FITTING PISTONS in CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.
(1)Pistons are color-coded on dome of pistons. For correct piston selection, see FITTING PISTONS in CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter3.50 (89.0)
Maximum Taper.002 (.05)
Maximum Out-Of-Round.002 (.05)
Maximum Deck Warpage(1) .003 (.08)
(1) Specification is within a 6" (152 mm) area. DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original gasket surface.
(1)Specification is within a 6" (152 mm) area. DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original gasket surface.

CYLINDER BLOCK

ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Intake Valves
Face Angle45°
Head Diameter1.57" (40 mm)
Minimum Margin.0313" (.795 mm)
Stem Diameter.3126-.3134" (7.940-7.960 mm)
Exhaust Valves
Face Angle45°
Head Diameter1.30" (33.0 mm)
Minimum Margin.0313" (.794 mm)
Stem Diameter.3121-.3129" (7.927-7.948 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length1.83" (46.5 mm)
Installed Height1.65-1.74" (42.0-44.2 mm)
Out-Of-Square.078" (1.98 mm)
Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Valve Spring Pressure
Valve Closed65 @ 1.58 (30 @ 40.1)
Valve Open180 @ 1.16 (82 @ 29.5)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Maximum Warpage(1) .003" (.08 mm)
Valve Seats
Seat Angle45°
Seat Width
Intake Valve.06-.08" (1.5-2.0 mm)
Exhaust Valve.08-.10" (2.0-2.5 mm)
Maximum Seat Runout.001" (.025 mm)
Valve Guides
Intake Valve
Valve Guide I.D..3433-.3443" (8.720-8.745 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance.001-.0028" (.026-.071 mm)
Exhaust Valve
Valve Guide I.D..3433-.3443" (8.720-8.745 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance.0015-.0033" (.038-.083 mm)
(1) Maximum cylinder head wear limit is .010" (.25 mm). DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head thickness.
(1)Maximum cylinder head wear limit is .010" (.25 mm). DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head thickness.

CYLINDER HEAD

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bearing I.D.2.0094-2.0104 (51.039-51.064)
End Play (Max.).005 (.13)
Journal Diameter2.0074-2.0084 (50.988-51.013)
Journal Runout.002 (.05)
Lobe Lift
Intake.404 (10.26)
Exhaust.424 (10.77)
Lobe Wear Limit.005 (.13)
Oil Clearance.001-.003 (.03-.08)

CAMSHAFT

VALVE LIFTERS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter.8752-.8767 (22.230-22.268)
Collapsed Lifter Clearance.085-.185 (2.15-4.69)
Lifter Diameter.874 (22.20)
Oil Clearance.0007-.0027 (.018-.069)

VALVE LIFTERS

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