2021 Ford Transit Flatbed and Chassis engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CVF5 engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYF5 engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRF5 engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFF engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFG engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 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
Servo steering pump	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Vacuum pump	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure line


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


High-pressure pump	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
High-pressure pump pulley	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Left-hand thread

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
Replace screws.
Second stage	360°360°360°

expand_moreCharging


Turbo charger	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Turbocharger bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CVF5 engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYF5 engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRF5 engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFF engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFG engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


Turbocharger oil return line	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


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

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYF5 engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 20

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYF5, Screws 1 – 20.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Third stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 21 – 24


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews 1 – 20


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 21 – 24


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

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Screws 1 – 10.


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	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Seventh stage	180°180°180°

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	180°180°180°

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
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	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Third stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreMain bearing


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
See figure 3.
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_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 slip rail	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace chain tensioner.
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


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


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


Timing case cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Oil filter housing	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


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

expand_moreOil sump top part

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


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
See figure 4.
Second stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Third stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Exhaust gas temperature sensor	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Glow plugs	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYF5 engines

expand_moreM10


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
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
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_moreAll other modifications


On the engine block	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYF5 engines


On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On engine bracket	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the crossmember	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
On engine bracket	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine suspension


Cross support	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

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
Replace screws.
At the gearbox	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Catalytic converter bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Diesel particulate filter	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Exhaust manifold	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CVF5 engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYF5 engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRF5 engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFF engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L DRFG engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2021 Ford Transit Flatbed and Chassis 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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