expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
On stub axle
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Pressure line at steering gear
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Return line to steering gear
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
2.5 RS with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 300 HP engine (2009.1–2011.7)
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod
46.47 lbf⋅ft46.47 lbf⋅ft63 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreOn steering knuckle bracket
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreWheel suspension
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°
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
On steering knuckle bracket
61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
expand_moreFront suspension cross-brace
Screws
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreStabilizer of front axle on axle
On steering knuckle bracket
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_moreTrack control arm lower
expand_moreAt the subframe
Front
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
expand_moreBearing pedestal at the subframe on the rear side
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage
90° detach.
Third stage
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreWheel attachment
expand_moreAluminium rims
Tire-fitter
95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Otherwise
95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
expand_moreGold wheel nuts
Steel rims
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
expand_moreSilver wheel nuts
Steel rims
95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
expand_moreTwo-part rim lock
Aluminium rims
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 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.
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 RS 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 2011 Ford Focus RS Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Ford Focus RS Hatchback Second generation (MK2) model years