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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Brake hose 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 98.1 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
Pressure line at steering gear 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Steering gear 59 lbf⋅ft
Steering gear heat protection plate 4.43 lbf⋅ft
Track rod end on stub axle 34.67 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod 46.47 lbf⋅ft
Track rod on steering gear 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_moreOn chassis
Top 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn stub axle
Bottom 66.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheel suspension
Front axle drive shaft 233.07 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreFront axle stabiliser mounting
At the axle support 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at suspension strut
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L BHDA engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L BHDB engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L C9DA engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L C9DB engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L C9DC engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L BHDA engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L BHDB engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L C9DA engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L C9DB engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L C9DC engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
All other modifications 34.67 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_moreFront
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
expand_moreRear
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L F9DA engines
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
expand_moreTrack control arm lower
On stub axle 36.88 lbf⋅ft
On stub axle 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the axle support
expand_moreFront
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
On stub axle 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Wheel hub wheel bearing 233.07 lbf⋅ft
Use nuts only four times.
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment 62.6966.38 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Ford Focus Hatchback 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 Focus Hatchback 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 2003 Ford Focus Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2003 Ford Focus Hatchback generations

In 2003 Ford offered 2 generations of the Focus Hatchback. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Ford Focus Hatchback First generation facelift (MK1) model years

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