2003 Ford Focus RS Hatchback rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Rear axle bleeder valve	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Rear axle brake hose	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel speed sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber


Bottom	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Top	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension


Lower front transverse control arm	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Lower rear transverse control arm	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Steering knuckle	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
Track control arm upper	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Wheel hub wheel bearing	213.89 lbf⋅ft213.89 lbf⋅ft290 N⋅m
Use nuts only four times.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

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

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Ford Focus RS Hatchback First generation (MK1) model years

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2003

2003 Ford Focus RS Hatchback First generation (MK1) Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Ford Focus RS Hatchback First generation (MK1) model years

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