2011 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Cylinder Head Assembly




Cylinder Head

Install the cylinder head and the 10 new bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 5 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Stage 3: Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Stage 4: Turn 90 degrees.
Stage 5: Turn an additional 90 degrees.


Factory service manual diagram








Bolt re-usability

NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.




Surface Variation -- Head-to-block, Head-to-manifolds And Surface Variation -- Warpage


Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram





a No. 3 Journal - Supported by No. 1 and No. 5 journals.




Camshaft Bearing Cap

Install the camshafts and bearing caps in their original location and orientation. Tighten the bearing caps in the sequence shown in 3 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time until finger-tight.
Stage 2: Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Stage 3: Tighten to 16 Nm (142 lb-in).


Factory service manual diagram





Intake Manifold Specifications

Exhaust Manifold Specifications

Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Specifications
Factory Service Tools

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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