2000 Ford Ranger Third generation (non-US version) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Air-conditioning compressor | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Alternator | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
| Generator bracket | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Servo steering pump | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| High-pressure pump | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 360° |
| Coolant pump | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. See figure 1. | |
| Third stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Fifth stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Seventh stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| Ninth stage | 90° |
| Eleventh stage | 90° |
| Second stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
| Tighten cylinder head screws hand-tight. | |
| Fourth stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Sixth stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Eighth stage | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
| Tenth stage | 90° |
| Twelfth stage | 90° |
| Thirteenth stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Fourteenth stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
| Fifteenth stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
| See figure 2. | |
| Second stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Fourth stage | 45° |
| First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Tighten in several steps. | |
| Second stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Third stage | 27.29 lbf⋅ft |
| Fourth stage | 90° |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Fourth stage | 45° |
| First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screws and snug them down crosswise. | |
| Second stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 45° |
| First stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
| Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps. See figure 3. | |
| Second stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Fourth stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Fifth stage | 59 lbf⋅ft |
| Sixth stage | 90° |
| Camshaft timing chain guide rail | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
| Camshaft timing chain slip rail | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail | 22.86 lbf⋅ft |
| Camshaft timing gear | 53.1 lbf⋅ft |
| Chain tensioner | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 28.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| Oil pump | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
| Oil sump top part | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| Crankshaft sensor | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
| Glow plugs | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Stud screws | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts at the turbocharger | 34.67 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws at the turbocharger | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Otherwise | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
| Starter | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2000 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
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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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 Ranger 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 2000 Ford Ranger you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2000 Ford Ranger generations
In 2000 Ford offered 4 generations of the Ranger. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.