1996 Ford Mondeo Sedan engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA 168 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 89 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection nozzle (injector)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Injection pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump pulley	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 89 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP	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	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover


Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 89 HP	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM


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

expand_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°60°


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

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 89 HP	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All other modifications	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM


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_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP


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 other modifications	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


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

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM

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


Otherwise	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP

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


Otherwise	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


All other modifications	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the bottom	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard center	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 89 HP	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All other modifications	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener

expand_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM


M12	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreFord diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP


M12	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


All other modifications	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 89 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Engine bracket	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreEngine mounting


On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreOn engine bracket


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


Subframe	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_moreExhaust manifold


Ford gasoline V6 2.5 L SEA 168 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 87 HP at 4500 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFM 89 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFN 89 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 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


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 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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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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.

First generation facelift (MK2)

CDW27 Platform

BAP, CD162

1996 Ford Mondeo Sedan First generation (MK1) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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1996 Ford Mondeo Sedan generations

First generation facelift (MK2)

Ford Mondeo Sedan First generation (MK1) model years

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