2016 Ford Kuga Van engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreScrews 1 – 7

Figure 1. Air intake system, Intake manifold, Screws 1 – 7.


First stage	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
See figure 1.

expand_moreScrews 1 – 2


Second stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 3 – 6


Third stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 7


Fourth stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M8MA engines	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
All other modifications	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m


Generator bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreVacuum pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M8MA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure line

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


First stage	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Replace high-pressure line.
Second stage	Wait 5 minutes.
Third stage	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m


All other modifications	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace high-pressure line.

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M8MA engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump drive wheel

expand_moreScrews 1 – 8

Figure 2. Carburetion, High-pressure pump drive wheel, Screws 1 – 8.


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 9 – 10


Third stage	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses


First stage	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Replace injection line.
Second stage	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	55°55°55°

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Third stage	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m


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


Turbocharger coolant feed line	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Turbocharger coolant return line	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


At the turbocharger	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On the engine block	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


Turbocharger oil return line	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M8MA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


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

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 16


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreScrews 17 – 20


Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreScrews 17 – 18


Third stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreScrews 19 – 20


Fourth stage	53°53°53°

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, All other modifications.


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
See figure 3.
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines

Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA.


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Third stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	220°220°220°

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines

Figure 5. Cylinder head, Valve cover, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA.


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
See figure 5.
Second stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Third stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	Wait 10 seconds.
Fourth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	110°110°110°

expand_moreDrive plate


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Third stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°


Engine block closure screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Third stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
Second stage	35°35°35°

expand_moreMain bearing


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	82°82°82°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Use new parts.
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


Cap	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	75°75°75°

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


Cap	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	75°75°75°


Toothed belt guard	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the bottom	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M8MA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil cooler	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Oil drain plug	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Oil filter housing	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M8MA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
See figure 6.

All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
See figure 6.
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


At the gearbox	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Figure 7. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA.
On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
See figure 7.

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 8. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, All other modifications.


Oil sump lower part	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
See figure 8.

expand_moreOil sump top part

Figure 9. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, All other modifications, Oil sump top part.


On the engine block	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
See figure 9.
At the gearbox	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M8MA engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M8MA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Exhaust gas temperature sensor	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Glow plugs	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Knock sensor	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Engine bracket	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


On engine bracket	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m


On chassis	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On engine bracket	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m


Extension for subframe	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe

expand_moreOn chassis


Front	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis on the rear side


First stage	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Second stage	180°180°180°


Subframe stiffening plate	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	270°270°270°


Onto torque support bracket	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque support bracket

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


MMT6 gearbox	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
6F35 gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


MMT 6 gearbox	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
MPS6 gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Catalytic converter bracket	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Diesel particulate filter	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


Stud screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With turbo charger	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Exhaust manifold heat shields	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Particle filter bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 Ford Kuga Van 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.

Maintenance Items

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2016 Ford Kuga Van generations

In 2016 Ford offered 2 generations of the Kuga Van. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Second generation facelift (MK2)

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2016 Ford Kuga Van Second generation (MK2) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2016 Ford Kuga Van generations

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