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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1992TEMPO LX, 2.3 X, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEREMOVE, OVERHAUL & INSTALLENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAULTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1992 Ford Tempo LX, 2.3 X, Standard
Torque Specifications
1992 Ford Tempo LX, 2.3 X, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | |||
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolts | 14-19 (19-25) | ||
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 14-19 (19-25) | ||
| Intake Plenum Bolts | 14-19 (19-25) | ||
| Throttle Body Bolts | 14-19 (19-25) | ||
| 1.9L | |||
| CMP Sensor Screws | 15-22 (20-30) | ||
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 15-22 (20-30) | ||
| Throttle Body Bolts | 15-22 (20-30) | ||
| 2.2L | |||
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolts | 14-19 (19-25) | ||
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 14-19 (19-25) | ||
| Intake Plenum Bolts | 19 (25) | ||
| Throttle Body Bolts | 14-19 (19-25) | ||
| 2.3L | |||
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 15-22 (20-30) | ||
| Intake Plenum Bolts | 15-22 (20-30) | ||
| Throttle Body Bolts | 15-22 (20-30) | ||
| 3.0L | |||
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolt | 17-25 (23-34) | ||
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 14-19 (19-25) | ||
| Intake Plenum Bolts | 19 (25) | ||
| Throttle Body Bolts | 14-19 (19-25) | ||
| 3.8L | |||
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolt | 20-29 (27-39) | ||
| Intake Plenum Bolts | 24 (32) | ||
| Throttle Body Bolts | 19 (25) | ||
| 3.8L SC | |||
| Adapter Collar | 148 (200) | ||
| Intake Elbow Bolts | 20-28 (27-38) | ||
| Intercooler | |||
| Inlet Tube | 14-22 (19-30) | ||
| Outlet Tube | 14-22 (19-30) | ||
| Supercharger | |||
| 8-mm Bolts | 15-22 (20-30) | ||
| 12-mm Bolts | 52-70 (71-95) | ||
| Throttle Body Bolts | 15-22 (20-30) | ||
| 4.6L | |||
| EGR Valve Bolts | 15-22 (20-30) | ||
| EGR Valve-To-Exhaust Manifold Tube Nuts | 26-33 (35-45) | ||
| 5.0L | |||
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolt | 17-25 (23-34) | ||
| Intake Plenum Bolts | 12-17 (16-23) | ||
| Throttle Body Bolts | 12-17 (16-23) | ||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |||
| 1.8L | |||
| Fuel Pressure Regulator | 71-97 (8-11) | ||
| 1.9L | |||
| Fuel Pressure Regulator | 27-35 (3-4) | ||
| Crankshaft Sensor Bolts | 44-62 (5-7) | ||
| 2.3L | |||
| Fuel Pressure Regulator | 27-44 (3-5) | ||
| 3.0L | |||
| Crankshaft Sensor (3.0L SHO) | 27-35 (3-4) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Regulator | 35-(44) (4-5) | ||
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 89 (10) | ||
| 3.8L | |||
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 71-97 (8-11) | ||
| 3.8L SC | |||
| Crankshaft Sensor Bolts | 27-35 (3-4) | ||
| 4.6L | |||
| Crankshaft Sensor Bolts | 71-106 (8-12) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Regulator | 27-44 (3-5) | ||
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 71-106 (8-12) | ||
| Throttle Body Bolts | 71-106 (8-12) | ||
| 5.0L | |||
| Fuel Pressure Regulator | 27-44 (3-5) | ||
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 71-106 (8-12) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.