2000 Ford Cougar engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBB engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBC engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBD engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump pulley	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBB engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBC engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBD engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBB engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBC engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBD engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Second stage	360° detach
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°


Crankshaft pulley	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBB engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBC engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBD engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
All other modifications	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


Inlet camshaft	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m


Chain tensioner	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the bottom	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt tensioning roller	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Toothed belt tightener	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBC engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBD engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines

Figure 1. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA.


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L LCBB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L LCBC engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L LCBE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SGA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L LCBA engines	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L LCBB engines	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L LCBC engines	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L LCBE engines	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SGA engines	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
All other modifications	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines


On the engine block	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M12 nuts	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Nuts	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
Screws	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m


Subframe	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M12	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque support bracket


M10 screws	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M12 nuts	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBB engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBC engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBD engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All other modifications	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBA engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBB engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBC engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L EDBD engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2000 Ford Cougar user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2000 Ford Cougar First generation (MK1) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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