2004 Ford Focus Hatchback First generation facelift (MK1) Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Rear axle bleeder valve | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle brake caliper | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle brake caliper mounting support | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle brake hose | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| With drum brake | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle wheel brake cylinder | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle wheel speed sensor | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
| Bottom | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Top | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
| Bottom | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Important! Tighten the shock absorber mounting only when the vehicles is on the ground. | |
| Top | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower front transverse control arm | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower rear transverse control arm | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Important! Tighten the screws and nuts of the chassis when the vehicle has been lowered. | |
| Rear axle stabilizer mounting | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Steering knuckle | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
| Track control arm upper | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Wheel hub wheel bearing | 173.33 lbf⋅ft |
| Nut may only be used 4 times. | |
| Wheel attachment | 62.69–66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Doing basic service for your 2004 Ford Focus Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2004 Ford Focus Hatchback generations
In 2004 Ford offered 3 generations of the Focus Hatchback. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.