1999 Ford Focus Sedan front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Brake hose	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Pressure line at steering gear	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Steering gear	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Steering wheel	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Track rod end on stub axle	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod	46.47 lbf⋅ft46.47 lbf⋅ft63 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreOn chassis


Top	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


Bottom	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Central nuts	233.07 lbf⋅ft233.07 lbf⋅ft316 N⋅m
Use nuts only four times.

expand_moreFront axle stabiliser mounting


At the axle support	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreTransverse control arm

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L FYDA engines

expand_moreFront


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreRear


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreFront


Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreRear


Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreFront


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreRear


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreTrack control arm lower

expand_moreAt the axle support

expand_moreFront


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°


On stub axle	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

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 1999 Ford Focus Sedan 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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1999 Ford Focus Sedan First generation (MK1) Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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