2012 Ford Transit Connect Box engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
All other modifications	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Power steering pump bracket	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Servo steering pump	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L BHPA engines


On rail	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Otherwise	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPA engines


On rail	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On rail	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Otherwise	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPA engines	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPC engines	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPD engines	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Otherwise	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m


Injection pump	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump pulley


Central nuts	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Sprocket wheel screws	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC.


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreShort screws


Fourth stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreLong screws


Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines


First stage	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Second stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m


All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_more1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (2002.6–2013.12)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	20°20°20°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	180°180°180°


Engine block closure screws	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L BHPA engines

expand_moreWith common rail injection system


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreWith distributor injection pump


First stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	45°45°45°


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
Use new screws.
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
Use new screws.
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPA engines


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith common rail injection system


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreWith distributor injection pump


First stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreMain bearing


1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (2002.6–2013.12)	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (2002.6–2013.12)	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (2002.6–2013.12)	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Third stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Camshaft timing gear	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Chain tensioner	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Control drive chain guide rail	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioner	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Inlet camshaft wheel	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPA engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPC engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPD engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPA engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPC engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPD engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (2002.6–2013.12)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (2002.6–2013.12)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (2002.6–2013.12)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil cooler	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreOn engine bracket


Stud screws	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m


On the engine block	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines


Nuts	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
On engine bracket	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe


M12	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
M14	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RWPA engines


At the subframe	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
At the gearbox	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the subframe	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Onto torque support bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Torque support bracket	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Catalytic converter bracket	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPA engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPC engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L EYPD engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All other modifications	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m


Exhaust manifold heat shields	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply

expand_moreFuel lines


On injector	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 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 2012 Ford Transit Connect 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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