4.9L I6 (300 inline six) torque specs

92-96 F-150/250, Bronco. Chassis and wheels are on the torque hub.

Draft v1 — community-standard. Head-bolt sequences: verify against that year's FSM.
Fastener	Torque
Spark plugs	10-15 ft-lb
Oil drain plug	20-30 ft-lb
Valve cover bolts	6-9 ft-lb Easy to strip — don't guess higher.
Intake manifold	22-32 ft-lb Tighten in sequence, three steps.
Exhaust manifold	22-32 ft-lb
Water pump bolts	12-18 ft-lb
Thermostat / water outlet housing	12-18 ft-lb
Distributor hold-down	17-25 ft-lb
Oil pan bolts	15-18 ft-lb
Harmonic balancer / damper bolt	130-150 ft-lb
Flywheel / flexplate bolts	75-85 ft-lb
Starter bolts	15-20 ft-lb
Head bolts	50-55, then 60-65, then 70-85 ft-lb (92-94) 95-96 often TTY: 45-55 ft-lb then +80-100°. Confirm bolt type and year in the FSM. Replace TTY bolts.

community-standard · verify