1998 Ford Escort Classic engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor


At the bracket	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket

expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)


On engine sump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines


At the bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines


At the bracket	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator pulley


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines


On the engine block	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines


On the engine block	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m

expand_moreServo pump pulley


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection pump drive wheel


M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses


Union nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Injection nozzle (injector)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Injection pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


On exhaust manifold	33.93 lbf⋅ft33.93 lbf⋅ft46 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant drain plug	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Third stage	105°105°105°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Third stage	Wait 3 minutes.

expand_moreScrews 1


Fourth stage	180° detach

expand_moreFifth stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 2


Sixth stage	180° detach

expand_moreSeventh stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 3


Eighth stage	180° detach

expand_moreNinth stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 4


Tenth stage	180° detach

expand_moreEleventh stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 5


Twelfth stage	180° detach

expand_moreThirteenth stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 6


Fourteenth stage	180° detach

expand_moreFifteenth stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 7


Sixteenth stage	180° detach

expand_moreSeventeenth stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 8


Eighteenth stage	180° detach

expand_moreNineteenth stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 9


Twentieth stage	180° detach

expand_moreTwenty-first stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 10


Twenty-second stage	180° detach

expand_moreTwenty-third stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°120°

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines


First stage	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Second stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	20°20°20°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90° detach
Third stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°60°


Crankshaft pulley	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines


First stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreMain bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines


First stage	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Second stage	75°75°75°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m


Oil filter	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Oil filter housing	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines


Onto crankcase	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines


On the engine block	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m


Glow plugs	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines

expand_moreOn engine mounting


Rear left	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines


On engine mounting	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
On the engine block	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Rear right	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter

expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)

expand_moreOn exhaust manifold


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1998.10–2000.7)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Ford Escort Classic 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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