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303-01C Engine - 1.8L Diesel|Description and Operation > < Engine - Vehicles With: Automatic Transaxle
Engine - 1.8L Diesel - Specifications Mondeo 1997 (08/1996-09/2000)

Engine Data

Description TCI diesel
Engine management EEC V
Emission standard 96 EC
Fuel Diesel
Engine code RFN
Injection sequence 1-3-4-2
Bore mm 82,5
Stroke mm 82,0
Cubic capacity (effective) cm 3 1753
Compression ratio 21,5 : 1
Compression pressure at starter motor speed bar 28-34
Engine power output (EEC) kW 66
Engine power output (EEC) at rev/min 4500
Torque (EEC) Nm 180
Torque (EEC) at rev/min 2250
Idle speed rev/min 850 - 860
Maximum engine speed - continuous rev/min 4500
Maximum engine speed - intermittent (without load) rev/min 5200 - 5300

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives

Item Specification
Coolant ESD-M97B49-A
Transmission fluid (MTX) ESD-M2C168-A
Power steering hydraulic fluid ESPM-2C-166-H
Sealer for camshaft bearing cap No. 1; oil pan to cylinder block SPM-4G-9112-F/G
Sealer for blanking plugs, oil pressure switch, oil passages SM-4G-4644-AA/AB
Sealer for coolant pump hose connections SM-1C-1022-A

Engine oil up to 1999 MY

Viscosity / ambient temperature Designation Specification
Recommended engine oil
SAE10W-40 / -20°C to over +40°C Ford XR+ High-performance High-lubricity Motor Oil ACEA A3, B3
Alternative engine oil
SAE 5W-40 / below -20°C to over +40°C Ford Formula S Synthetic Motor Oil ACEA A3, B3

If engine oils of this specification are not available, only use engine oils which conform to specifications API SH/CD EC (energy conserving) and CCMC PD2 or better.

Engine oil from 1999 MY

Ambient temperature/viscosity Type Specification
Recommended engine oil
SAE 10W-40 / -20°C to over +40°C Ford Formula E Motor Oil WSS-M2C912-A1 or WSS-M2C913-A
Alternative engine oil
SAE 5W-40 / below -20°C to over +40°C Ford Formula S Synthetic Motor Oil ACEA A3, B3
SAE 10W-40 / -20°C to over +40°C Ford XR+ High-performance High-lubricity Motor Oil ACEA A3, B3

If engine oils of this specification are not available, only use engine oils which conform to specifications API SH/CD EC (energy conserving) and CCMC PD2 or better.

Capacities

Litres
Engine oil, initial fill 5,2
Engine oil change, incl. change of oil filter 5,1
Engine oil, oil change without change of oil filter 4,5
Coolant 9,3
Transmission fluid (MTX 75) 2,6

Drivebelt Tension

Description mm
Generator (new) 1-2
Generator (used) 1-3
Power steering (new) 1-2
Power steering (used) 1-3
Air conditioning compressor (new) 1-3
Air conditioning compressor (used) 2-4

Dimensions

Cylinder block TCI diesel
Number of main bearings 5
Cylinder bore diameter, class A mm 82,500-82,515
Cylinder bore diameter, class B mm 82,515-82,530
Cylinder bore diameter, class C mm 82,660-82,675
Cylinder bore diameter, class D mm 82,675-82,690
Main bearing radial clearance mm 0,015-0,062
Main bearing parent bore dia. mm 57,683-57,696

Dimensions

Crankshaft TCI diesel
Main bearing journal diameter, standard mm 53,970-53,990
Main bearing journal diameter, 1st undersize 0,25 mm 53,720-53,740
Main bearing journal diameter, 2nd undersize 0,50 mm 53,470-53,490
Big-end bearing journal diameter, standard mm 48,970-48,990
Big-end bearing journal diameter, 1st undersize 0,25 mm 48,720-48,740
Big-end bearing journal diameter, 2nd undersize 0,50 mm 48,470-48,490
Big-end bearing clearance mm 0,025-0,085
Crankshaft end float mm 0,11-0,37

Dimensions

Connecting rods TCI diesel
Bore diameter, big end mm 52,000-52,020
Bore diameter, small end mm 26,012-26,020
Distance between connecting rod small and big ends, class A mm 129,872-129,948
Distance between connecting rod small and big ends, class B mm 129,932-130,008
Distance between connecting rod small and big ends, class C mm 129,992-130,068
Distance between connecting rod small and big ends, class D mm 130,052-130,128
Big-end bearing radial clearance mm 0,016-0,074

Dimensions

Pistons TCI diesel
Piston diameter (measured at right angles to piston pin bore), class A mm 82,463-82,477
Piston diameter (measured at right angles to piston pin bore), class B mm 82,478-82,492
Piston diameter (measured at right angles to piston pin bore), class C mm 82,622-82,639
Piston diameter (measured at right angles to piston pin bore) class E mm 82,963-82,977
Piston diameter (measured at right angles to piston pin bore), class F mm 83,463-83,477
Piston clearance (initial installation), classes A-F mm 0,021-0,054
Piston protrusion at TDC mm 0,500-0,840
Piston ring gap (fitted), upper compression ring mm 0,310-0,500
Piston ring gap (fitted), lower compression ring mm 0,310-0,500
Piston ring gap (fitted), oil control ring mm 0,250-0,580
Piston ring clearance in piston groove, upper compression ring mm 0,090-0,122
Piston ring clearance in piston groove, lower compression ring mm 0,070-0,102
Piston ring clearance in piston groove, oil control ring mm 0,050-0,082
Ring gap position The piston ring gaps must be distributed evenly around the circumference of the piston. This also applies to the elements of the oil scraper ring. Offset the gaps by 120 degrees to each other.

Dimensions - piston pin TCI diesel
Piston pin diameter mm 25,996-26,000
Piston pin type Floating fit in piston and connecting rod
Piston pin retention Snap-ring

Dimensions

Cylinder head TCI diesel
Camshaft bearing diameter, standard mm 30,500-30,525
Camshaft bearing diameter, oversize mm 30,575-30,600
Valve tappet bore diameter, standard mm 35,000-35,030
Valve tappet bore diameter, oversize mm 35,500-35,530
Valve guide bore diameter, standard mm 8,000-8,025
Valve guide bore diameter, 1st oversize mm 8,263-8,288
Valve guide bore diameter, 2nd oversize mm 8,463-8,488
Thickness of cylinder head gasket with piston protrusion of 0,500 - 0,680 mm mm 1,36 (two tooth marks)
Thickness of cylinder head gasket with piston protrusion of 0,681 - 0,740 mm mm 1,42 (three tooth marks)
Thickness of cylinder head gasket with piston protrusion of 0,741 - 0,840 mm mm 1,52 (four tooth marks)
Max. permissible unevenness over entire head mating face mm 0,08

Dimensions

Camshaft TCI diesel
Valve timing, inlet valve opens before TDC °CS 6
Valve timings, inlet valve closes after BDC °CS 32
Valve timings, exhaust valve opens before BDC °CS 57
Valve timings, exhaust valve closes after TDC °CS 7
Cam lift, inlet mm 8,99
Cam lift, exhaust mm 10,0
End float mm 0,100-0,240
Bearing journal diameter mm 27,9995 - 28,055
Bearing clearance mm 0,016-0,075
Valve clearance (cold), inlet mm 0,30-0,40
Valve clearance (cold), exhaust mm 0,45-0,55
Thickness of valve adjustment shims mm 3,00-4,75
Thickness of valve adjustment shims, in steps of mm 0,05

Dimensions

Engine lubrication TCI diesel
Oil pressure (minimum, oil temperature approx. 80° C), with engine idling bar 0,75
Oil pressure (minimum, oil temperature approx. 80° C), at 2000 1/min bar 1,50
Pressure relief valve opening pressure bar 2,0-4,0
Oil pump, max. clearance between inner/outer rotors mm 0,174

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Wheel nuts 85 63
Axle nuts 290 214
Bumper reinforcement strut 10 89
Lower suspension arm ball joint to spindle carrier 83 61
Tie-rod end to spindle carrier 26 19
Stabiliser bar link rod to suspension strut 47 35
Center bearing of front driveshaft to bracket 27 20
Center bearing bracket to cylinder block 48 35
Bracket of front engine mounting to engine mounting 83 61
Bracket of front engine mounting to engine bracket 83 61
Engine mounting to body 83 61
Wiring loom bracket to transmission 12 9
Subframe to body 130 96
Bracket of rear engine roll restrictor to subframe 48 35
Center bolt of rear engine roll restrictor 120 89
Bracket of rear engine roll restrictor to transmission 84 62
Bracket of front engine roll restrictor to transmission 84 62
Bracket of front engine roll restrictor to subframe 48 35
Center bolt of front engine roll restrictor 120 89
Coolant drain plug 23 17
Radiator to subframe 10 89
Coolant pump 23 17
Thermostat housing 20 15
Vacuum line bracket to thermostat housing 9 80
Air conditioning dehydrator 7 62
Air conditioning compressor to bracket 25 18
Condenser to radiator 7 62
Intercooler to bracket 18 13
Turbocharger bracket to cylinder block 24 18
Bracket of power steering line to body 10 89
Power steering drivebelt cover 10 89
Power steering pump to bracket 24 18
Power steering drivebelt tensioner to timing cover 23 17
Power steering drivebelt tensioner to power steering pump bracket 24 18
Power steering line bracket to subframe 12 9
Steering gear to subframe 130 96
Power steering pump belt cover 10 89
Engine mounting/power steering pump bracket to cylinder block 47 35
Engine lifting eye to engine mounting/power steering pump bracket 23 17
Exhaust manifold to catalytic converter 40 30
Catalytic converter to exhaust system 40 30
Catalytic converter to bracket 24 18
Vacuum line to vacuum pump 16 12
Vacuum pump to cylinder head 22 16
Transmission flange bolts 40 30
Starter motor to engine 20 15
Starter motor bracket to engine 20 15
Wiring to glow plugs 3 27
Glow plugs 20 15
Wiring loom bracket to lifting eye 23 17
Fuel filter to bracket 23 17
Oil pressure switch to cylinder head 20 15
Engine oil drain plug 25 18
Oil intake pipe bracket to cylinder block 22 16
Oil pan 11 8
Clip of turbocharger oil return hose 5 44
Oil dipstick tube 10 89
Main bearing caps, stage 1 27 20
Main bearing caps, stage 2 75° 75°
Big-end bearing caps, stage 1 25 18
Big-end bearing caps, stage 2 60° 60°
Big-end bearing caps, stage 3 20° 20°
Timing cover to cylinder block 24 18
Crankshaft rear oil seal carrier 20 15
Flywheel, stage 1 18 13
Flywheel, stage 2 45° 45°
Flywheel, stage 3 45° 45°
Clutch pressure plate to flywheel 30 22
Crankshaft position sensor bracket 21 15
Auxiliary shaft thrust plate 9 80
Auxiliary shaft oil seal carrier 23 17
Generator bracket to cylinder block 42 31
Generator to bracket (M8) 24 18
Generator to bracket (M10) 50 37
Tensioning pulley bracket to generator bracket 24 18
Bolt of generator tensioning pulley 24 18
Cylinder head bolts, stage 1 10 89
Cylinder head bolts, stage 2 100 74
Cylinder head bolts, stage 3 (wait three minutes first) -180° -180°
Cylinder head bolts, stage 4 70 52
Cylinder head bolts, stage 5 120° 120°
Vacuum line bracket to cylinder head 22 16
Camshaft oil baffle 20 15
Camshaft bearing caps 23 17
Cylinder head cover 5 44
Injectors 95 70
Fuel-injection pump to timing cover 24 18
Fuel-injection pump bracket to cylinder block 23 17
Fuel filter bracket to cylinder head 23 17
Fuel-injection lines to injectors 25 18
Fuel-injection lines to fuel-injection pump 25 18
Fuel-injection pump pulley 25 18
Adjusting cam to cylinder head 45 33
Camshaft timing belt pulley to camshaft (M8) 35 26
Camshaft timing belt pulley to camshaft (M10) 48 35
Camshaft timing belt tensioner to cylinder head (M8) 10 89
Camshaft timing belt tensioner to cylinder head (M12) 50 37
Rear timing belt cover to cylinder block 24 18
Auxiliary shaft timing pulley 45 33
Fuel-injection pump timing pulley to flange 23 17
Fuel-injection pump timing belt tensioner to cylinder block 45 33
Blanking plug - TDC setting 24 18
Pulley/vibration damper flange bolt to crankshaft, stage 1 (degrees) 150 111
Pulley/vibration damper flange bolt to crankshaft, stage 2 -90° -90°
Pulley/vibration damper flange bolt to crankshaft, stage 3 120 89
Vibration damper flange to crankshaft, stage 4 60° 60°
Oil feed pipe - turbocharger 18 13
Bracket of turbocharger oil feed pipe 23 17
Catalytic converter bracket 24 18
Bracket for glow plug power supply 10 89
Covers - timing belt 8 71
Coolant pipe bracket 25 18
Oil pump to cylinder block 23 17
Intake manifold to cylinder head 23 17
Exhaust to cylinder head 23 17
Coolant recovery tank 10 89
Oil return pipe to vacuum pump 16 12
Wheel arch trim panel 11 8
EGR pipe 15 11
Air cleaner bracket 23 17
Pulley/vibration damper to vibration damper flange 35 26

303-01C Engine - 1.8L Diesel|Description and Operation > < Engine - Vehicles With: Automatic Transaxle