2012 Ford Ranger Second generation facelift (non-US version) Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Central nuts | 173.33–231.59 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace and caulk the nut. | |
| On chassis | 26.55–38.35 lbf⋅ft |
| Front | 36.14–42.78 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear | 72.28–86.29 lbf⋅ft |
| Front | 19.91–22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear | 36.14–42.78 lbf⋅ft |
| Central nuts | 202.83–234.54 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| R15M-D gearbox | 13.28–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
| S15M-D gearbox | 18.44–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
| Clutch slave cylinder | 11.8–16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear front | 29.5–39.83 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear front | 29.5–39.83 lbf⋅ft |
| 3.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 154 HP at 3200 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2006.5–2012.7) | 28.76–39.83 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle differential oil control screws | 28.76–39.83 lbf⋅ft |
| Oil filler screws. | |
| 5R55S gearbox | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
| Otherwise | 27.29–38.35 lbf⋅ft |
| Torque converter | 30.24–39.83 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| 5R55S gearbox | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| R15M-D gearbox | 28.76–43.52 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| S15M-D gearbox | 29.5–43.52 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| 5R55S gearbox | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| R15M-D gearbox | 18.44–28.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| S15M-D gearbox | 29.5–43.52 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| 5R55S gearbox | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
| With automatic 5-gear gearbox | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| 5R55S gearbox | 31.72–39.83 lbf⋅ft |
| At the gearbox | 11.8–16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| At the gearbox bracket | 22.86–33.93 lbf⋅ft |
| On chassis | 27.29–33.93 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Ford Ranger 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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2012 Ford Ranger generations
In 2012 Ford offered 2 generations of the Ranger. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.