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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012MUSTANG V6-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING
2012 Ford Mustang V6-3.7L
Crankshaft Main Bearing
2012 Ford Mustang V6-3.7LSECTION Crankshaft Main Bearing
Main Bearing Cap
NOTE: While tightening the main bearing vertical bolts, push the crankshaft forward and the No. 4 main bearing cap rearward to seat the crankshaft thrust washers.
Tighten the main bearing bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 8 to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 1 through 8 an additional 135 degrees.
Install the new 8 main bearing cap side bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 8 to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 1 through 8 an additional 180 degrees.
Install the main bearing cap support brace and the new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 steps.
Stage 1: Tighten fasteners to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten fasteners an additional 180 degrees.
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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.