expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
On stub axle
129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Wheel speed sensor
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Second stage
360° detach
Third stage
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Fourth stage
180°180°180°
Steering gear heat protection plate
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Steering wheel
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Track rod end on stub axle
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreFront axle stabiliser mounting
expand_more1.6 Ti with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 84 HP engine (2010.12–)
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
Support joint at the stub axle
61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Support joint at the transverse control arm
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_moreFront
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Second stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
expand_moreRear
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Torx screws
1.11 lbf⋅ft1.11 lbf⋅ft1.5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Union nuts
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheel attachment
First stage
Hand-tighten nuts.
Second stage
99.57 lbf⋅ft99.57 lbf⋅ft135 N⋅m
Tighten the wheel nuts alternately
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2015 Ford C-Max Compact MPV user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford C-Max Compact MPV service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2015 Ford C-Max Compact MPV you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2015 Ford C-Max Compact MPV generations
In 2015 Ford offered 2 generations of the C-Max Compact MPV. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.