2001 Ford Focus Hatchback First generation (MK1) Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Shock-absorber piston rod | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
| Top | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Bottom | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle drive shaft | 233.07 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| At the axle support | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
| 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 |
| 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. | |
| First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 60° |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 60° |
| First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 60° |
| First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 60° |
| On stub axle | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| On stub axle | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 90° |
| 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. | |
| 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 2001 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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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 2001 Ford Focus Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2001 Ford Focus Hatchback generations
In 2001 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.