1.8 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 3700 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.1–2012.9)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the intermediate bearing cover and nuts.
1.8 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (2005.1–2012.9)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the intermediate bearing cover and nuts.
expand_more2.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP engine (2008.2–2011.7)
On the engine block
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Retaining clamp
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 131 HP engine (2004.7–2008.1)
On the engine block
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Retaining clamp
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
On the engine block
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Retaining clamp
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
Retaining clamp
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreClutch
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 215 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.1–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 215 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.1–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 215 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.1–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 215 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.1–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (2005.1–2012.9)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications
21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Clutch slave cylinder
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
expand_moreGear shifting
Selector cable linkage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_more1.8 Flexifuel with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2006.1–2012.9)
IB5 gearbox
32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
Otherwise
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
All other modifications
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Torque converter
27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
M66 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
MPS6 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 215 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.1–2012.9)
M66 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 (2005.6–2008.9)
MMT 6 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
With automated shift gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M66 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_more1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
MPS6 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 215 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.1–2012.9)
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
IB5 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more1.8 Flexifuel with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 129 HP engine (2005.12–2008.1)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
IB5 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more1.8 Flexifuel with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2006.1–2012.9)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
IB5 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 (2005.6–2008.9)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2008.6–2011.7)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP at 6000 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
MTX 75 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover
With automated shift gearbox
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
expand_moreOil control plug
IB5 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
With automated shift gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
CFT23 gearbox
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_more2.0 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2008.6–2011.7)
Rear
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
expand_moreTop
Central screws
109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith automated shift gearbox
Screws at the gearbox bracket
98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
On chassis
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
expand_moreWith manual transmission
Screws at the gearbox bracket
109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
On chassis
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_more1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
expand_moreAt the gearbox
expand_moreTop
First stage
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_more1.8 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 3700 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.1–2012.9)
At the gearbox
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the gearbox
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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.
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 2008 Ford Focus Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Ford Focus Hatchback generations
In 2008 Ford offered 3 generations of the Focus Hatchback. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.