2013 Ford Transit Flatbed and Chassis transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreAxle shaft


With single tires	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
With twin tires	98.83 lbf⋅ft98.83 lbf⋅ft134 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.2 L CYFA engines

expand_moreRetaining clamp


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Use new parts.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Retaining clamp	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.
Replace nuts.
Second stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Third stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.
Fourth stage	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Fifth stage	Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.
Replace locking pins.

expand_moreRear axle propeller shaft

expand_more2.2 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)


At the differential	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M14	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more2.4 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2006.11–2014.8)


At the differential	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M14	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the differential	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M12	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws.
M14	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace screws.


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Propeller shaft	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.
Clutch slave cylinder	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Differential cover	44.99 lbf⋅ft44.99 lbf⋅ft61 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreFront axle differential oil drain plug

expand_moreMT82 gearbox


With all-wheel drive	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle differential oil filler plug

expand_moreMT82 gearbox


With all-wheel drive	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Rear axle differential oil control screws	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Oil filler screws.
Rear axle differential oil filler screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gearbox shift lever bracket	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Selector cable linkage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox


Gearbox flange connection at engine	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreMT82 gearbox


With transfer case	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
2 pieces

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws

expand_moreMT82 gearbox


With transfer case	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more2.2 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)

expand_moreMT82 gearbox


With all-wheel drive	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.2 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)


MT82 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.2 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)


VMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 16V CNG [RWD] with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 2.3 L 134 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


MT-75 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2006.11–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


MT82 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 99 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


MT-75 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
MT82 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more3.2 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-5 3.2 L 197 HP engine (2007.9–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


MT82 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith manual transmission


VMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more2.2 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)

expand_moreMT82 gearbox


With all-wheel drive	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.2 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)


MT82 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.2 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)


VMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.2 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 129 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


VMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 16V CNG [RWD] with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 2.3 L 134 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


MT-75 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2006.11–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


MT82 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 114 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


MT82 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_more2.4 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 99 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


MT-75 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
MT82 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_more3.2 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-5 3.2 L 197 HP engine (2007.9–2014.8)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


MT82 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith manual transmission


VMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_moreOil filler screws


2.4 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 99 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
2.4 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 99 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


MT82 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_more2.2 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)


At the subframe	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_more2.2 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


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


Nuts at the gearbox bracket	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
Screws at the gearbox bracket	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 16V CNG [RWD] with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 2.3 L 134 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)


At the subframe	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
At the gearbox	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2006.11–2014.8)


At the subframe	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 114 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


At the subframe	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 99 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


At the subframe	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
At the gearbox	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


At the subframe	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_more3.2 TDCi [RWD] with diesel straight-5 3.2 L 197 HP engine (2007.9–2014.8)

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


At the subframe	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Bottom	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Top	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m


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

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_more2.2 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 109 HP engine (2006.4–2014.8)


At the gearbox	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_more2.2 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2011.10–2014.8)


Lower screws at the gearbox	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Upper screws at the gearbox	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m


2.4 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP engine (2006.11–2014.8)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


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

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Lateral-fitting	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Top	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 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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