2003 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 2.3 L E5FA engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L D3FA engines


On engine bracket	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines


On engine bracket	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 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 pressure line	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m
All other modifications	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L ABFA engines	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L D3FA engines	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L F3FA engines	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Power steering pump bracket	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreHydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m


Servo pump pulley	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Servo steering pump	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Vacuum pump	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
High-pressure line	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump


On timing case cover	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Support	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.4 L F4FA engines


On high-pressure pump	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
On injector	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On high-pressure pump	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
On injector	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
With a special tool
All other modifications	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
With a special tool


Injection pump	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Injection pump pulley	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging


Turbocharger oil feed line	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Turbocharger oil return line	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L D3FA engines


On servo pump	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
On the engine block	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines


On servo pump	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
On the engine block	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


Coolant pump pulley	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Coolant pump drive wheel	46.47 lbf⋅ft46.47 lbf⋅ft63 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, All other modifications.


Screws 1 – 22	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Screws 23 – 25	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10


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_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.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10


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°


Cylinder head screws shank length (maximum)	6.86 in6.86 in174.3 mm

expand_moreRocker bridge


First stage	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Valve cover, Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA.


First stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
See figure 3.
Second stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


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

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L D3FA engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Mark screws with punch blow.
Second stage	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 4 times.

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines


First stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Second stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Mark screws with punch blow.
Second stage	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 4 times.

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Mark screws with punch blow.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 4 times.

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


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

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L D3FA engines


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

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 3 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Mark screws with punch blow.

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	71.54 lbf⋅ft71.54 lbf⋅ft97 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	71.54 lbf⋅ft71.54 lbf⋅ft97 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	8.85 lbf⋅in8.85 lbf⋅in1 N⋅m
Mark screws with punch blow.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 4 times.
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_moreEngine control


Bottom part of the control unit housing	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Use new parts.

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines


Bottom	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Top	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


All other modifications	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
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
All other modifications	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m


Oil pump camshaft timing chain guide rail	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump drive chain tensioner


2.3 16V (F_A_, F_B_, F_C_, F_D_) with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 143 HP engine (2001.4–2006.5)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
2.3 16V (F_A_, F_B_, F_C_, F_D_) with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 143 HP engine (2001.4–2006.5)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
2.3 BiFuel (2001.3–2006.3)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
2.3 with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 141 HP engine (2001.3–2006.3)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
All other modifications	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


Nuts	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m


Top part of control unit housing	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


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

expand_moreOil pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


Oil pump chain wheel	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines


Oil sump lower part	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump top part


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

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

Figure 4. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, All other modifications.


Oil sump top part	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
See figure 4.

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
All other modifications	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreOn timing case cover


M10	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L D3FA engines


On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreOn engine bracket


M12	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
M14	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines


On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreOn engine bracket


M12	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
M14	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the crossmember	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
On engine bracket	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 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	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


At the subframe	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
At the gearbox	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L ABFA engines	33.93 lbf⋅ft33.93 lbf⋅ft46 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L D3FA engines	33.93 lbf⋅ft33.93 lbf⋅ft46 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L F3FA engines	33.93 lbf⋅ft33.93 lbf⋅ft46 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines	33.93 lbf⋅ft33.93 lbf⋅ft46 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.


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

expand_moreFuel supply

expand_moreFuel lines

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L FIFA engines


On high-pressure pump	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On high-pressure pump	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FC 143 HP	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L E5FA 143 HP	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 2003 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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2003 Ford Transit Flatbed and Chassis Third generation (MK6) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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