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Torque Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ENGINE - 2.3L TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Camshaft bearing caps (1) - -
Coolant outlet connection bolts 10 - 89
Oil pan bolts (1) - -
Oil pump-to-engine block bolts 25 18 -
Cylinder head bolts (1) - -
Intake manifold bolts 18 13 -
Flywheel bolt (1) - -
Crankshaft pulley bolt (1) - -
Crankshaft position sensor 7 - 62
Crankshaft oil seal retainer (1) - -
Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
A/C compressor mounting bolts 25 18 -
Oil pump sprocket bolt 25 18 -
Knock sensor 20 15 -
Timing peg plug 20 15 -
Rear engine mounting nut 133 98 -
Front engine mounting nuts 80 59 -
Motor mount bracket bolts 48 35 -
Engine roll-restrictor bolts 48 35 -
Engine-to-transmission bolts 48 35 -
Torque converter-to-flywheel nuts 35 26 -
Starter motor mounting bolts 25 18 -
Power steering press line tube nut 20 15 -
Powertrain control module (PCM) wiring connector 6 - 53
Coolant pump bolts 10 - 89
Engine front cover bolts (1) - -
Camshaft sprocket bolt 65 48 -
Valve cover bolts 10 - 89
Engine lifting eye bolts 45 33 -
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly bolts 25 18 -
Generator mounting bolts 25 18 -
Thermostat assembly bolts 10 - 89
Oil pump screen and cover assembly 10 - 89
Exhaust manifold studs 17 13 -
Exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head nuts 54 40 -
Coolant pump pulley bolts 25 18 -
Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Generator A/C mounting bracket bolts 48 35 -
Power steering pump mounting bolts 25 18 -
Engine ground cable-to-cylinder head bolt 10 - 89
Oil level indicator tube bolt 10 - 89
Engine wire harness bulkhead connector bolt 10 - 89
Engine body ground bolt 10 - 89
Engine harness ground PCM connector nut 10 - 89
Accelerator control splash shield 8 - 71
Oil pressure sensor 15 11 -
A/C manifold tube bolt 20 15 -
Exhaust manifold-to-exhaust inlet pipe nuts 40 30 -
Transmission tubes bracket bolt 28 21 -
Oil drain plug 28 21 -
Oil pump chain tensioner bolts 10 - 89
Oil pump chain guide bolts 10 - 89
Timing chain guide bolts 10 - 89
Timing chain tensioner bolts 10 - 89
Crankcase ventilation cover assembly bolts 10 - 89
Oil filter adapter bolts 25 18 -
Coolant outlet (front) connector bolts 25 18 -
Air cleaner outlet tube clamps 10 - 89
Accelerator cable bracket 10 - 89
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor retainer nut 10 - 89
Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Coil-on-plug retaining bolt 10 - 89
Engine timing plug bolt 20 15 -
Battery tray bolts 12 - 9
Power steering tube bracket nut 13 10 -
Coolant bypass bolt 10 - 89
Belt tensioner bolt 50 37 -
Oil filter cup 33 24 -
Oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts 48 35 -
Rear main seal mounting plate bolts 10 - 89
Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt 7 - 62
Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor 12 9 -
Spark plug 15 11 -
Fuel injection supply manifold bolt 18 13 -
Engine vent cover bolt 10 - 89
Pressure plate bolts 32 24 -
(1) See procedure for specification.

For Crankshaft, Connecting Rods, And Piston Procedures And Specifications Refer to  LOWER ENGINE BLOCK (VIEW 1)