Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specification
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 TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hose clamps | 4 | - | 35 | ||
| Intake manifold studs | 5 | - | 44 | ||
| Intake manifold bolts and nuts | 18 | 13 | - | ||
| Heat shield to exhaust manifold | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Exhaust manifold studs | 5 | - | 44 | ||
| Exhaust manifold nuts | 16 | 12 | - | ||
| Exhaust manifold bolts | 18 | 13 | - | ||
| Catalytic converter to exhaust manifold | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Catalytic converter to exhaust | 47 | 35 | - | ||
| Generator to bracket | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Generator bracket to upper cylinder block bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Generator bracket to lower cylinder block bolts | 65 | 48 | - | ||
| Transmission flange bolts | 47 | 35 | - | ||
| Starter motor to transmission | 35 | 26 | - | ||
| Flywheel bolts | 112 | 83 | - | ||
| Clutch pressure plate | 29 | 21 | - | ||
| Engine roll restrictor to transmission | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Engine roll restrictor to subframe | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Engine rear mount to body | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Engine rear mount (nut on transmission mount bracket) | 133 | 98 | - | ||
| Engine front mount to engine | 80 | 59 | - | ||
| Engine front mount to body | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Power steering pump bracket | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Cylinder head(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Camshaft bearing cap | 15 | 11 | - | ||
| Cylinder head cover(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Spark plugs | 15 | 11 | - | ||
| Timing belt tensioner | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Camshaft timing belt pulley | 68 | 50 | - | ||
| Camshaft VCT unit | 120 | 89 | - | ||
| Camshaft VCT unit Plug | 38 | 25 | - | ||
| Upper timing belt cover | 8 | - | 71 | ||
| Ignition coil (EI) bracket to cylinder head | 21 | 15 | - | ||
| Thermostat housing | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Fuel rail | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Engine rear lifting eye | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Engine rear lifting eye studs | 7 | - | 62 | ||
| Engine front lifting eye | 35 | 26 | - | ||
| Engine oil drain plug | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Oil pressure switch | 27 | 20 | - | ||
| Cylinder block oil gallery blanking plugs | 23 | 17 | - | ||
| Heater pipe bracket to oil pan | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pan to lower crankcase(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Lower crankcase to cylinder block | 30 | 22 | - | ||
| Oil pump | 11 | 8 | - | ||
| Oil intake pipe to oil pump | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Main bearing cap bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Connecting rod bearing cap bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Coolant pump | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Rear crankshaft oil seal carrier | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Drive belt idler pulley | 40 | 30 | - | ||
| Crankcase ventilation pipe bracket | 23 | 17 | - | ||
| Crankcase ventilation | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Coolant pump pulley | 24 | 18 | - | ||
| Crankshaft belt pulley | 115 | 85 | - | ||
| Crankshaft position sensor bracket | 21 | 15 | - | ||
| Crankshaft position sensor to bracket | 8 | - | 71 | ||
| Timing belt idler pulley | 38 | 25 | - | ||
| Knock sensor | 20 | 15 | - | ||
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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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