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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines
expand_moreM10
At the bracket 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
At the bracket 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines
At the bracket 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the bracket 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines
On the engine block 30.98 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
On the engine block 34.67 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePower steering pump bracket
On the engine block 34.67 lbf⋅ft
Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump 22.86 lbf⋅ft
Servo pump pulley 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreServo steering pump
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines
At the bracket 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the bracket 34.67 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreInjection hoses
1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9) 70.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump pulley
1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant drain plug
1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9) 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCoolant pump
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines 13.28 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 105°
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines
Third stage Wait 3 minutes.
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN, Screws 1 – 10.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN, Screws 1 – 10.
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFourth stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA.
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 360° detach
Loosen the cylinder head screws in the reverse order of tightening.
Fourth stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Fifth stage 90°
Sixth stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreRKB engine
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, RKB engine.
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, RKB engine.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 105°
expand_moreOtherwise
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
expand_moreValve cover
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines 5.16 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Aluminium valve cover 5.16 lbf⋅ft
Plastic valve cover 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines
First stage 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Third stage 20°
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines
First stage 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 31.72 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreRKB engine
First stage 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOtherwise
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90° detach
Third stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 60°
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 360° detach
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
All other modifications 84.82 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9) 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive plate
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines 82.61 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
All other modifications 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines
First stage 13.28 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 45°
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines 59 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 82.61 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines
First stage 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 75°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreRKB engine
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Otherwise 61.22 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
expand_more1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9)
expand_moreM10
Central screws 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Central screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
With automatic tensioner 14.75 lbf⋅ft
With mechanical tensioning device 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Chain tensioner 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Inlet camshaft wheel 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Outlet camshaft wheel 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Timing case cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard at the bottom 5.16 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard at the top 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreToothed belt tightener
expand_more1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9)
M12 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines 19.18 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter housing 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Oil pump 8.11 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines 15.49 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
RKB engine 16.23 lbf⋅ft
RKF, RKH, RKJ, and RKK engine 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines 15.49 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGlow plugs
1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 30.98 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 61.22 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines
M12 nuts 61.22 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
On the engine block 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines
On chassis 31.72 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn engine bracket
Central screws 88.51 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Central screws 88.51 lbf⋅ft
On chassis 61.22 lbf⋅ft
On engine bracket 61.22 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 99.57 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines 99.57 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 95.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque arm
M10 35.4 lbf⋅ft
M12 88.51 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque support bracket
M10 screws 35.4 lbf⋅ft
M12 nuts 57.53 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
On exhaust manifold 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.8 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 × 45 screws 35.4 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Ford Mondeo Sedan 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Mondeo Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1996 Ford Mondeo Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1996 Ford Mondeo Sedan generations

In 1996 Ford offered 2 generations of the Mondeo Sedan. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Ford Mondeo Sedan First generation facelift (MK2) model years

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