2013 Ford Transit Box rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake

expand_moreBrake anchor plate

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L QVFA engines


With drum brake	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With drum brake	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle brake caliper


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYFA engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYFB engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYFC engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYFD engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFA engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFB engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFC engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFD engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFE engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.4 L H9FB engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L QVFA engines


With disc brake	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With single tires	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
With twin tires	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYFA engines


M12	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.4 L H9FB engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L QVFA engines


With disc brake	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M12	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
M14	137.19 lbf⋅ft137.19 lbf⋅ft186 N⋅m


Rear axle brake disc	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Rear axle brake hose	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Rear axle brake line	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel brake cylinder	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel speed sensor	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension


Rear axle leaf spring front	165.95 lbf⋅ft165.95 lbf⋅ft225 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Rear axle leaf spring rear	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber


On chassis	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
On rear axle	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle strap

Figure 1. Rear axle suspension, Rear axle strap.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts. See figure 1.
Second stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Third stage	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Fourth stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Fifth stage	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Sixth stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Seventh stage	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting


On rear axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabilizer bar, rear axle on frame	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Steering knuckle	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYFA engines

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	Hand-tighten nuts.
Replace nuts.
Second stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.
Third stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.
Fourth stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.

expand_moreFlange diameter 44 mm central nuts


Fifth stage	221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.

expand_moreFlange diameter 51 mm central nuts


Fifth stage	331.9 lbf⋅ft331.9 lbf⋅ft450 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.4 L H9FB engines

expand_moreLeft


Left-hand thread central nuts	313.46 lbf⋅ft313.46 lbf⋅ft425 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Right central nuts	313.46 lbf⋅ft313.46 lbf⋅ft425 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L PGFA engines

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	Hand-tighten nuts.
Replace nuts.
Second stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.
Third stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.
Fourth stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.

expand_moreFlange diameter 44 mm central nuts


Fifth stage	221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.

expand_moreFlange diameter 51 mm central nuts


Fifth stage	331.9 lbf⋅ft331.9 lbf⋅ft450 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L QVFA engines

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	Hand-tighten nuts.
Replace nuts.
Second stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.
Third stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.
Fourth stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.

expand_moreFlange diameter 44 mm central nuts


Fifth stage	221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.

expand_moreFlange diameter 51 mm central nuts


Fifth stage	331.9 lbf⋅ft331.9 lbf⋅ft450 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L SRFA engines

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	Hand-tighten nuts.
Replace nuts.
Second stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.
Third stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.
Fourth stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.

expand_moreFlange diameter 44 mm central nuts


Fifth stage	221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.

expand_moreFlange diameter 51 mm central nuts


Fifth stage	331.9 lbf⋅ft331.9 lbf⋅ft450 N⋅m
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreLeft


Left-hand thread	313.46 lbf⋅ft313.46 lbf⋅ft425 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Right	313.46 lbf⋅ft313.46 lbf⋅ft425 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 Ford Transit Box 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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2013 Ford Transit Box generations

In 2013 Ford offered 2 generations of the Transit Box. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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2013 Ford Transit Box generations

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