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Engine - 4.6L: Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants 
Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA WSE-M5B392-A
Silicone Gasket and Sealer F7AZ-19554-EA WSS-M4G323-A4
Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada Motorcraft CXC-10) (green color) ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (yellow color) WSS-M97B51-A1
ENGINE GENERAL 
Displacement 4.6L (281 CID) (2V)
No. cylinders 8
Bore/stroke 90.2/90 mm (3.551181/3.543307 in)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Oil pressure @ 93.33°C (200°F) 40-70 psi
CAMSHAFT 
Lobe lift exhaust LH 6.59579 mm (0.259676 in)
Lobe lift exhaust RH 6.58551 mm (0.2592713 in)
Lobe life intake 6.58077 mm (0.2590847 in)
Lobe lift-allowable lift loss 0
Valve lift @ zero lash-intake 12.0 mm (0.4724409 in)
Valve lift @ zero lash-exhaust 12.0 mm (0.4724409 in)
Camshaft end play 0.027-0.190 mm (0.001062989-0.007480292 in)
Camshaft end play service limit 0.190 mm (0.007480292 in)
Camshaft journal-to-bearing clearance 0.076-0.025 mm (0.002992117-0.000984249 in)
Clearance service limit-journal diameters 26.962-26.936 mm (1.061493-1.060469 in)
Clearance service limit-journal inside diameter (cap assembled) 27.012-26.987 mm (1.063461-1.062477 in)
Clearance service limit-camshaft runout: Full indicator measurement on all journals when supported on front and rear journals 0.09 mm (0.003543296 in) (4 places)
CONNECTING ROD 
Big end journal inside diameter with assembled liners 56.866-56.886 mm (2.238819-2.239606 in)
Rod bearing-to-journal clearance 0.066-0.024 mm (0.002598425-0.0009448819 in)
Pin bore diameter (rod) 22.024-22.012 mm (0.867084-0.8666116 in)
Rod length (centerline bore-to-bore) 150.7 mm (5.933071 in)
Alignment bore-to-bore max. twist ± 0.05 mm (0.001968498 in)
Alignment bore-to-bore max. bend ± 0.038 mm (0.001496058 in)
Side play (as assembled to crank)-standard play 0.015-0.45 mm (0.0005905512-0.01771654 in)
side play (as assembled to crank)-max. play 0.50 mm (0.01968504 in)
Cylinder bore and piston  
Piston-to-bore clearance mm @ 43 mm (1.72 in) from top -0.005- (+)0.025 mm (-0.0001968504-0.000984252 in)
10:1 ENGINES (NGV) 
Pin bore diameter (piston) 21.9985-22.0025 mm (0.8660827-0.8662402 in)
Pin diameter 22.0010-22.0030 mm (0.8661811-0.8662598 in)
Piston pin length 61.601-62.030 mm (2.425236-2.442126 in)
Pin-to-piston clearance 0.0045 mm (0.0001771654 in) interference to 0.0015 mm
Pin-to-rod clearance 0.009-0.023 mm (0.0003543307-0.0009055118 in)
Ring groove width, top 1.23-1.25 mm (0.0484252-0.0492126 in)
Ring groove width, intermediate 1.520-1.540 mm (0.05984252-0.06062992 in)
Ring groove width, oil control 3.03-3.055 mm (0.1192913-0.1202756 in)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance, top 0.030-0.070 mm (0.001181102-0.002755906 in)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance, intermediate 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0007874016-0.002362205 in)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance, oil control 0.030-0.070 mm (0.001181102-0.002755906 in)
Piston ring gap, top 0.15-0.30 mm (0.005905512-0.01181102 in)
Piston ring gap, intermediate 0.15-0.30 mm (0.005905512-0.01181102 in)
Piston ring gap, oil control 0.15-0.30 mm (0.005905512-0.01181102 in)
9:1 ENGINES (GASOLINE) 
Pin bore diameter (piston) 22.0065-22.0110 mm (0.8663976-0.8665748 in)
Pin diameter 21.995-21.997 mm (0.8659449-0.8660236 in)
Piston pin-length 61.870-62.120 mm (2.435827-2.445669 in)
Pin-to-piston clearance 0.0095-0.016 mm (0.0003740157-0.0006299213 in)
Pin-to-rod clearance 0.016-0.038 mm (0.006299213-0.001496063 in)
Ring groove width, top 1.520-1.540 mm (0.05984252-0.06062992 in)
Ring groove width, intermediate 1.520-1.540 mm (0.05984252-0.06062992 in)
Ring groove width, oil control 3.03-3.055 mm (0.1192913-0.1202756 in)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance, top 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0007874016-0.002362205 in)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance, intermediate 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0007874016-0.002362205 in)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance, oil control 0.030-0.070 mm (0.001181102-0.002755906 in)
Piston ring gap, top 0.15-0.30 mm (0.005905512-0.01181102 in)
Piston ring gap, intermediate 0.15-0.30 mm (0.005905512-0.01181102 in)
Piston ring gap, oil control 0.15-0.30 mm (0.005905512-0.01181102 in)
CRANKSHAFT 
Main bearing journal diameter 67.483-67.503 mm (2.656803-2.65759 in)
Main bearing bore diameter 72.40-72.424 mm (2.850394-2.851339 in)
Main bearing journal diameter: maximum-out-of-round 0.0075 mm (0.0002952747 in) between cross sections
Main bearing journal diameter: maximum taper (straightness) 0.004 mm (0.0001574798 in)
Runout: FIM of center journals when located on front and rear journal 0.05 mm (0.001968498 in) 3 places
Crankshaft journal-to-main bearing clearance 0.066-0.024 mm (0.002598425-0.000944879 in)
Connecting rod journal diameter 53.003-52.983 mm (2.086726-2.085939 in)
Connecting rod journal diameter: maximum-out-of-round 0.0075 mm (0.0002952747 in) between cross sections
Connecting rod journal diameter: maximum taper (straightness) 0.004 mm (0.0001574798 in)
Crankshaft end play 0.301-0.130 mm (0.01185039-0.00511811 in)
CYLINDER HEAD/VALVETRAIN 
Combustion chamber volume 53 ±. 5 cc (3.234258 ± 0.03051187 ci)
Valve seat width-intake 2.1-1.9 mm (0.08267692-0.07480292 in)
Valve seat width-exhaust 2.1-1.9 mm (0.08267692-0.07480292 in)
Valve seat angle 45.00 degrees
Valve seat runout (TIR) 0.025 mm (0.000984249 in)
Valve stem guide clearance-intake 0.069-0.020 mm (0.002716527-0.0007873992 in)
Valve stem guide clearance-exhaust 0.095-0.046 mm (0.003740146-0.001811024 in)
Valve head diameter-intake 44.5 mm (1.751969 in)
Valve head diameter-exhaust 34.0 mm (1.338583 in)
Valve face runout limit 0.05 mm (0.001968498 in)
Valve face angle 45.5 degrees
Valve stem diameter-intake 6.995-6.975 mm (0.2753929-0.2746055 in)
Valve stem diameter-exhaust 6.970-6.949 mm (0.2744086-0.2735819 in)
Valve spring compression pressure-intake 633.3-701.3 N@ 28.02 mm (1.103146 in)
Valve spring compression pressure-exhaust 633.3-701.3 N@ 28.02 mm (1.103146 in)
Valve spring free length-intake 50.2 mm (1.976372 in)
Valve spring free length-exhaust 50.2 mm (1.976372 in)
Valve spring installed pressure-intake 272.1-306.1 N @ 40.0 mm (1.574803 in)
Valve spring installed pressure-exhaust 272.1-306.1 N@ 40.0 mm (1.574803 in)
Valve spring installed pressure service limit-intake 274.6 N@ 40.01 mm (1.575192 in)
Valve spring installed pressure service limit-exhaust 274.6 N@ 40.01 mm (1.575192 in)
Valve spring out-of-square limit-intake 2.5 degrees
Valve spring out-of-square limit-exhaust 2.5 degrees
Valve guide inside diameter 7.044-7.015 mm (0.277322-0.2761803 in)
Rocker arm ratio 1.75:1
Lash adjuster-diameter 15.988-16.00 mm (0.6294488-0.6299213 in)
Lash adjuster-clearance-to-bore 0.018-0.069 mm (0.0007086614-0.00271535 in)
Lash adjuster-service limit 0.016 mm (0.0006299213 in)
Lash adjuster-hydraulic leakdown rate 5-25 seconds
Lash adjuster-collapsed lash adjuster gap desired 0.45-0.85 mm (0.01771654-0.03346457 in)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Step 1 30 (40)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts (1)
Step 1 30-33 (40-45)
Step 2 Additional 90-120 Degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts
Vertical (2)
Step 1 30 (40)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Cross-Mounted (3)
Step 1 (4)
Step 2 14-17 (19-23)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Step 1 66 (90)
Step 2 Loosen
Step 3 34-39 (47-53)
Step 4 Additional 90 Degrees
Crash Bracket Nut & Bolt (Rear Of Left Cylinder Head) 18 (25)
Cylinder Head Bolts (5)
Step 1 30 (40)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Step 3 Loosen 360 Degrees
Step 4 30 (40)
Step 5 Additional 90 Degrees
Step 6 Another 90 Degrees
Cylinder Head Wiring Bracket - Left 18 (25)
EGR Tube 30 (40)
EGR Tube (NGV) 22 (30)
Engine Front Cover (6)
Bolts 1-7 18 (25)
Bolts 6-15 29-40 (40-55)
Exhaust Manifold (7) 18 (25)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Converter Nuts 21 (29)
Flywheel Bolts 59 (80)
Fuel Injection Supply Manifold Crash Bracket 18 (25)
Idler Pulley Bolt 18 (25)
Intake Manifold Bolts (8) 15-22 (20-30)
Motor Mount-To-Crossmembers Bolts 46 (63)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolts (9) 15-22 (20-30)
Oil Pan Bolts (10)
Step 1 (11)
Step 2 15 (20)
Step 3 Additional 90 Degrees
Oil Pan Drain Plug 10 (13)
Oil Pump Screen Cover & Tube-To-Oil Pump Screen Cover & Tube Spacer Bolt 18 (25)
Oil Pump Screen Cover & Tube Spacer 18 (25)
Power Steering High Pressure Line Nut 18 (25)
Power Steering Pump Bolts 18 (25)
Starter Motor Bolts 18 (24)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts 18 (25)
Torque Converter Inspection Cover Bolts 14 (19)
Torque Converter Nuts 24 (33)
Transmission Mount Nuts 75 (102)
Transmission-To-Cylinder Block Bracket Bolt 18 (25)
Transmission Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt & Stud (Rear Of Right Cylinder Head) 18 (25)
Water Bypass Tube Stud 18 (25)
Water Outlet Adapter 18 (25)
Water Pump Bolts 18 (25)
Water Pump Pulley Bolts 18 (25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
A/C Line-To-Front Cover Nut 89 (10)
Accelerator Bracket Bolts (NGV) 89 (10)
Accelerator Cable Bracket Bolt 53 (6)
Accelerator Control Splash Shield Bolts 89 (10)
Air Cleaner Resonator Nut 53 (6)
Body Ground Strap-To-Engine Bolt 53 (6)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (12) 71-107 (8-12)
Canister Purge Valve-To-Evaporator Housing Nut 53 (6)
Fuel Charging Wiring-To-Intake Manifold (NGV) 89 (10)
Fuel Injection Supply Manifold (NGV) Bolts 89 (10)
Fuel Injection Supply Manifold Studs 89 (10)
Generator Battery Lead Nut 89 (10)
Generator Support Bracket (NGV) 89 (10)
Generator-To-Intake Bracket Bolts 89 (10)
Ground Strap Nut (Rear Of Right Cylinder Head) 89 (10)
Ground Wire-To-Fender Bolt 89 (10)
Ground Wire-To-Transmision Case Nut 89 (10)
Ignition Coil Bolts 53 (6)
Jack Screws (13)
Step 1 45 (5)
Step 2 80-97 (9-11)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 89 (10)
Oil Pump Bolts 89 (10)
Oil Pump Screen Cover & Tube Bolts 89 (10)
Radiator Bracket Bolts 89 (10)
Rear Main Seal Retainer Plate 89 (10)
Throttle Body Bolts 89 (10)
Timing Chain Guide Bolts 89 (10)
Valve Cover Bolts (14) 71-106 (8-12)
42-Pin Bulkhead Connector Bolts 44 (5)
(1) Tighten connecting rod bearing cap bolts in sequence. See Fig 1.
(2) Tighten vertical crankshaft main bearing cap bolts in sequence. See Fig 2.
(3) Tighten cross-mounted crankshaft main bearing cap bolts in sequence. See Fig 3.
(4) Tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
(5) Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence. See Fig 4.
(6) Tighten engine front cover bolts in sequence. See Fig 5.
(7) Tighten exhaust manifold bolts in sequence. See Fig 6.
(8) Tighten intake manifold bolts in sequence. See Fig 7.
(9) Tighten oil filter adapter bolts in sequence. See Fig 8.
(10) Tighten oil pan bolts in sequence. See Fig 9.
(11) Tighten bolts to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m).
(12) Tighten camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence. See Fig 10.
(13) Tighten jack screws in sequence. See Fig 11.
(14) Tighten valve cover bolts in sequence. See Fig 12 and Fig 13.
Fig 1: Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00248390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence (Vertical)
G00248391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 3: Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence (Cross-Mounted)
G00248392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00248393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 5: Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
G97I03639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 6: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
G99I03842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 7: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00248394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 8: Oil Filter Adapter Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00248395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 9: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00248397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 10: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
G99A03843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 11: Jack Screw Tightening Sequence
G00248396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 12: Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence - Left
G00248398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 13: Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence - Right
G00248399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.