1997 Ford Escort Wagon engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines


J4B engine	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Otherwise	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 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
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


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_moreCooling system

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 gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RKC engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	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 other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Mark screws with punch blow. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Reuse screws only 1 times.
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines

Figure 2. 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 2.
Second stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Third stage	105°105°105°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
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°


Rocker bridge	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 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
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines


First stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


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 1.4 L F4B engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH 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°


All other modifications	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m


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

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RKC engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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 1.4 L F4B engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


Chain tensioner	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Drive belt tensioner device	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Inlet camshaft wheel	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RKC engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All other modifications	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 gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RKC engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Toothed belt tightener	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


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

expand_moreOil sump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 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
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 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
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Ford Escort Wagon 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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1997 Ford Escort Wagon Seventh generation (MK7) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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