2012 Ford S-Max transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing


On the engine block	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L T1WA engines

expand_moreRetaining clamp


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Retaining clamp	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral screws


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	80°80°80°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-5 2.5 L HUWA engines


M66 gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L KNWA engines


M66 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L Q4WA engines


M66 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m


Clutch slave cylinder	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGear shifting


Gearbox shift lever	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Selector cable linkage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox


Gearbox flange connection at engine	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Torque converter	26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


AWF21 gearbox	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
6 DCT 450 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
MMT 6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
M66 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
MTX-75 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


AWF21 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
6 DCT 450 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
M66 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
MMT 6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
MTX-75 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.


Gearbox oil filter cover	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L KNWA engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


AWF21 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L TNWB engines


With automated shift gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


6 DCT 450 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
With automated shift gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Oil filler screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZWA engines

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Central screws	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m


Nuts on the chassis	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws on the chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZWC engines

expand_more6 DCT 450 gearbox


Central screws	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreMMT6 gearbox

expand_moreWith exhaust gas norm EURO 4


Central screws	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
On chassis	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreWith exhaust gas norm EURO 5


Central screws	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L FFWA engines

expand_moreMMT6 gearbox


On chassis	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Central screws	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m

expand_moreMTX-75 gearbox


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

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Central screws	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-5 2.5 L HUWA engines


Central screws	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
Use new screw.
On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L KLWA engines


Central nut at the gearbox bracket	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
Nuts on the chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Screws on the chassis	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L KNWA engines


Screws at the gearbox bracket	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreOn chassis


Top screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Top nuts	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L Q4WA engines


Screws at the gearbox bracket	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreOn chassis


Top screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Top nuts	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L QXWA engines

expand_moreWith exhaust gas norm EURO 4


Nuts on the chassis	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws on the chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Central screws	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m

expand_moreWith exhaust gas norm EURO 5


Central nut at the gearbox bracket	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
Nuts on the chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Screws on the chassis	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L QYWA engines

expand_moreMMT6 gearbox


On chassis	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Central screws	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m

expand_moreMTX-75 gearbox


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

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Central screws	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L SEWA engines


Screws at the gearbox bracket	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Nuts on the chassis	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws on the chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline/natural gas straight-4 2.0 L TBWA engines


Central screws	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
Use new screw.
On chassis	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L TNWB engines

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Central screws	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
Replace screws.


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

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L TXWA engines


Central screws	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Screws at the gearbox bracket	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZWC engines


At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreTop


Nuts	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L FFWA engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Top	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L KLWA engines


At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreTop


Nuts	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L KNWA engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L Q4WA engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L QXWA engines


At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreTop

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Nuts	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOtherwise


Nuts	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L QYWA engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Top	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline/natural gas straight-4 2.0 L TBWA engines


At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis

expand_moreTop


Nuts	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L TNWA engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Top	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L TXWA engines


At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreTop

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Nuts	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOtherwise


Nuts	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Ford S-Max 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.

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