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Tightening torques for threaded connections (Escort 4)

Cylinder head bolts on vehicles manufactured before 09.1988:
- Stage 1	12 – 15 Nm
- 2nd stage	45 – 55 Nm
- Stage 3	85 – 90 Nm
– Stage 4 (15 minutes after stage 3)	105 – 115 Nm
Cylinder head bolts on vehicles manufactured from 09.1988:
- Stage 1	28 – 34 Nm
- 2nd stage	turn 90°
- Stage 3	turn another 90°
Cylinder head cover	3 – 5 Nm
Main bearing cap bolts	90 – 100 Nm
Connecting rod bolts	26 – 33 Nm
Rear O-ring bolts	14 – 20 Nm
Flywheel bolts	65 – 70 Nm
Clutch pressure plate mounting bolts	8 – 11 Nm
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts	7 – 10 Nm
Camshaft retaining plate bolts	3 – 5 Nm
Camshaft Sprocket Mounting Bolts	18 – 21 Nm
Drive chain cover bolts	8 – 11 Nm
Water Pump Cover Bolts	9 – 13 Nm
Water pump pulley bolt	8 – 11 Nm
Crankshaft pulley bolt	54 – 59 Nm
Starter mounting bolts	40 – 45 Nm
Fuel pump mounting bolts	15 – 20 Nm
Oil pump mounting bolts	15 – 20 Nm
Oil drain plug in the oil pan	21 – 28 Nm
Oil pan mounting bolts in accordance with Fig. OHV Engine Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence.
- 1st stage in alphabetical order	8 Nm
- 2nd stage in numerical order	11 Nm
- 3rd stage in alphabetical order	11 Nm
Oil pressure sensor	12 – 15 Nm
Coolant temperature sensor	12 – 15 Nm
Valve Lever Shaft Support Bolts	35 – 40 Nm
Exhaust manifold	14 – 17 Nm
Intake manifold	16 – 20 Nm
Carburetor	12 – 21 Nm
Thermostat housing	17 – 21 Nm
Clutch housing to engine mounting bolts	40 – 45 Nm
Transmission oil filler plug	22 – 26 Nm
Spark plugs	12 – 16 Nm

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Article reviewed: Herman Ostrovsky

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