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2000 Ford ZX2 StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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 | - | ||
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For Crankshaft, Connecting Rods, And Piston Procedures And Specifications Refer to LOWER ENGINE BLOCK (VIEW 1)
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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.
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