2004 Ford Ka Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Servo steering pump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Coolant pump pulley	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head


Camshaft bearing	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_more1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11).


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_more1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11), Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Fourth stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 12


Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_more1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Fourth stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 12


Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreBAA engine

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Fourth stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 12


Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreOtherwise

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Otherwise.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Mark screws with punch blow. See figure 3.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Reuse screws only 1 times.
Third stage	90°90°90°


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

expand_moreValve cover


1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


BAA engine	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
J4D, J4K, J4M, J4N, J4P, and J4S engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


BAA engine	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Otherwise	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m


Flywheel	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m
Main bearing	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


BAA engine	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Otherwise	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner


1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


BAA engine	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
J4D, J4K, J4M, J4N, J4P, and J4S engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil filter housing	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_more1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Heat shields	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_more1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Heat shields	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreBAA engine


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


J4D, J4K, J4M, J4N, J4P, and J4S engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 48 HP engine (1998.6–2008.11)	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 68 HP at 5500 RPM, 106 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2002.8–2008.11)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 94 HP at 5500 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 4250 RPM engine (2003.7–2008.11)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


BAA engine	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
J4D, J4K, J4M, J4N, J4P, and J4S engines	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Ford Ka Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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