1996 Ford Transit Flatbed and Chassis engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSG engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSG engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump pulley	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreViscous fan clutch


Belt pulley screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Central screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head


Camshaft bearing	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 13


Fifth stage	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Mark screws with punch blow. See figure 2.
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 3 times.
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRocker bridge


M10	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
M8	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSG engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Second stage	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines


First stage	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
Second stage	85°85°85°


All other modifications	120.22 lbf⋅ft120.22 lbf⋅ft163 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
Use new screws.
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSG engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreMain bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines	71.54 lbf⋅ft71.54 lbf⋅ft97 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSG engines	71.54 lbf⋅ft71.54 lbf⋅ft97 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	61.96 lbf⋅ft61.96 lbf⋅ft84 N⋅m
Second stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L 4HB engines


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSG engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Mark screws with punch blow.
Second stage	118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
Reuse screw six times only.


Toothed belt guard	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Toothed belt tensioning roller	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Toothed belt tightener	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSG engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75–19.91 lbf⋅ft14.75–19.91 lbf⋅ft20–27 N⋅m


Oil filter housing	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSG engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All other modifications	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft16–20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSF engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSG engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	32.45–36.88 lbf⋅ft32.45–36.88 lbf⋅ft44–50 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 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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1996 Ford Transit Flatbed and Chassis Second generation second facelift (MK5) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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