1997 Ford Fiesta Box Van engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4C engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor


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

expand_moreAlternator

expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)


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


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

expand_moreGenerator bracket

expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)


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

expand_morePower steering pump bracket

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)


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

expand_more1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 59 HP at 4800 RPM, 105 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1996.2–2002.4)


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

expand_moreServo steering pump

expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)


At the bracket	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)


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

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection hoses


1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 59 HP at 4800 RPM, 105 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1996.2–2002.4)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 59 HP at 4800 RPM, 105 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1996.2–2002.4)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Injection pump pulley	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant drain plug	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–).


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

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10).


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

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°

expand_moreRocker bridge


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4C engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)


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

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 59 HP at 4800 RPM, 105 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1996.2–2002.4)


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	20°20°20°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 59 HP at 4800 RPM, 105 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1996.2–2002.4)


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°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


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

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	80°80°80°


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4C engines	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreMain bearing


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	Component must not be knocked down.

expand_more1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 59 HP at 4800 RPM, 105 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1996.2–2002.4)


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Third stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 59 HP at 4800 RPM, 105 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1996.2–2002.4)

expand_moreWith automatic tensioner


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M8	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual tensioning device


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4C engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4C engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump

expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)


Onto crankcase	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4C engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 59 HP at 4800 RPM, 105 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1996.2–2002.4)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4C engines	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4C engines

expand_moreOn chassis


Front	44.99 lbf⋅ft44.99 lbf⋅ft61 N⋅m

expand_moreOn engine mounting


Front	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Rear	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)


At the gearbox	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
On engine bracket	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m

expand_more1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 59 HP at 4800 RPM, 105 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1996.2–2002.4)


On chassis	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
On the engine block	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox bracket (nuts)	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m
Screws at the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Nuts on the engine mounting	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws on the engine mounting	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter

expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)

expand_moreOn exhaust manifold


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)


On exhaust manifold	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
All other modifications	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FHA engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4C engines	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 59 HP engine (1996.2–)	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (1996.4–1999.10)	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 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 Fiesta Box Van user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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1997 Ford Fiesta Box Van Fourth generation (MK4) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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