2026 Ford Transit Custom Van engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Alternator	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


On the engine block	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


Vacuum pump	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


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

expand_moreInjection hoses


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace injection line.
Second stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 3 times.
Second stage	360°360°360°

expand_moreCharging


Turbo charger	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Turbocharger bracket	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Turbocharger oil feed line	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Turbocharger oil return line	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


On servo pump	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreScrews 1 – 22

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Screws 1 – 22.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 1.
Third stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 23 – 24


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

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
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
Replace screws.
Fourth stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Sixth stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Eighth stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Tenth stage	90°90°90°
Twelfth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRocker bridge


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°


Valve cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFlywheel


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Third stage	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreMain bearing


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Fourth stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Fifth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 3 times.
Second stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft timing chain guide rail	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Inlet camshaft wheel	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover

Figure 3. Engine control, Timing case cover.


Nuts	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
See figure 3.
Screws	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


On the engine block	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


Oil pump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreOil sump lower part

Figure 4. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, Oil sump lower part.


First stage	Screw in new screw(s) hand-tight.
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 4.
Second stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump top part


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

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


M6	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Glow plugs	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreM10


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Third stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreEngine mounting


On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On engine bracket	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSubframe

expand_moreOn chassis


Front	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Rear	202.83 lbf⋅ft202.83 lbf⋅ft275 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


At the subframe	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
At the gearbox	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Diesel particulate filter	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAt the cylinder head


Stud screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


Exhaust manifold heat shields	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 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 2026 Ford Transit Custom Van 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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