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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FUSION AWD V6-3.0L FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex Fuel
Cylinder Head Assembly
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex FuelSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly
Cylinder Head
Position the new LH and RH cylinder heads and gaskets. Install new bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in 6 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten 90 degrees.
Stage 3: Loosen one full turn.
Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
Stage 6: Tighten 90 degrees.
Surface Variation -- Head-to-block, Head-to-manifolds And Surface Variation -- Warpage
a Specification 82.4 mm (3.2441 in) diameter gauge.
Camshaft Bearing Cap
Tighten the LH camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Individually loosen and then tighten each camshaft bearing cap to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Tighten the RH camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Individually loosen and then tighten each camshaft bearing cap to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Intake Manifold Specifications
Exhaust Manifold Specifications
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Torque Specifications
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.