1998 Ford Mondeo Sedan engine fastener tightening specifications

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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⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines

expand_moreM10


At the bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


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

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines


On the engine block	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_morePower steering pump bracket


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


Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
Servo pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the bracket	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

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⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump pulley


1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

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⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1N engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1Q engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1N engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1Q 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


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Third stage	105°105°105°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

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.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreFourth stage


First step	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second step	120°120°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.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	360° detach
Loosen the cylinder head screws in the reverse order of tightening.
Fourth stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Fifth stage	90°90°90°
Sixth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreRKB engine

Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, RKB engine.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Third stage	105°105°105°

expand_moreOtherwise


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Aluminium valve cover	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Plastic valve cover	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines


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

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines


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

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines


First stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreRKB engine


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

expand_moreOtherwise


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 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°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	360° detach
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°


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

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9)	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1N engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1Q engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines


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


All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All other modifications	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines


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


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1N engines	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1Q engines	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreRKB engine


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


Otherwise	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m

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⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Central screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


With automatic tensioner	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
With mechanical tensioning device	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


Chain tensioner	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 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
Timing case cover	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the bottom	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
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⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1N engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1Q engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Oil filter housing	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Oil pump	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1N engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1Q engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


RKB engine	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
RKF, RKH, RKJ, and RKK engine	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1N engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1Q engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


1.8 TD with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1996.8–2000.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Knock sensor	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines


M12 nuts	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On the engine block	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1L engines


On chassis	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
On engine bracket	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines


On chassis	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreOn engine bracket


Central screws	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Central screws	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
On chassis	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
On engine bracket	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	99.57 lbf⋅ft99.57 lbf⋅ft135 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines	99.57 lbf⋅ft99.57 lbf⋅ft135 N⋅m
All other modifications	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M12	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque support bracket


M10 screws	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M12 nuts	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter


On exhaust manifold	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1J engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10 × 45 screws	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Ford Mondeo Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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