2014 Ford Ranger engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Third stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Alternator	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Generator bracket	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Servo steering pump	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure line

expand_moreUnion nuts on fuel-distributing pipe


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreUnion nuts on injector


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


High-pressure pump	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses

expand_moreUnion nuts


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines

expand_moreScrews 1 and 4

Figure 1. Carburetion, Injection nozzle (injector), Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA, Screws 1 and 4.


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace bolts. See figure 1.
Second stage	360°360°360°


Screws 2	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 3


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	360°360°360°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	360°360°360°

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_more2.5 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.5 L 164 HP at 5500 RPM, 225 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2011.11–)


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_more3.2 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-5 3.2 L 197 HP engine (2011.4–)

expand_moreScrews 1 – 26


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Third stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Fifth stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 27 – 28


Second stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Fourth stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Sixth stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews 1 – 22


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Third stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 23 – 24


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Third stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 12

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA, Screws 1 – 12.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fifth stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Seventh stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Ninth stage	90°90°90°
Eleventh stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrews 13 – 22


Second stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Fourth stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Sixth stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Eighth stage	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Tenth stage	90°90°90°
Twelfth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fifth stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Seventh stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Ninth stage	90°90°90°
Eleventh stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 18


Second stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Tighten cylinder head screws hand-tight.
Fourth stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Sixth stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Eighth stage	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Tenth stage	90°90°90°
Twelfth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrews 19


Thirteenth stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Fourteenth stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Fifteenth stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreRocker bridge


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
See figure 4.
Second stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Third stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreValve cover


2.2 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 118 HP engine (2011.4–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
2.2 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.4–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_more3.2 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-5 3.2 L 197 HP engine (2011.4–)


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Third stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Tighten in several steps.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Third stage	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley

expand_more2.2 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.4–)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Third stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_more3.2 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-5 3.2 L 197 HP engine (2011.4–)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 3 times.
Second stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Third stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Fourth stage	45°45°45°
Fifth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Third stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_more2.5 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.5 L 164 HP at 5500 RPM, 225 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2011.11–)


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Third stage	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws and snug them down crosswise.
Second stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines

Figure 5. Engine block, Main bearing, Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA.


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 5.
Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Fifth stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Sixth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 6. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications.


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps. See figure 6.
Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Fifth stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Sixth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft timing chain guide rail	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain slip rail	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
Camshaft timing gear	53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m
Chain tensioner	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


All Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Second stage	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


All Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Second stage	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
All other modifications	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


Oil pump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Oil sump top part	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Crankshaft sensor	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Glow plugs	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreNuts


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Stud screws	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields


All Ford diesel straight-5 3.2 L SAFA engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Nuts at the turbocharger	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Screws at the turbocharger	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Otherwise	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2014 Ford Ranger user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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