2008 Ford Focus Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L G6DA engines


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 Ford diesel straight-4 2.0 L IXDA engines


On the engine block	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Retaining clamp	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the intermediate bearing cover and nuts.

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


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L G8DA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L G8DB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L G8DC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L G8DD engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L G8DE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L G8DF engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L HHDA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L HHDB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L MTDA engines	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
Use new screws.

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline/alcohol straight-4 1.8 L Q7DA engines


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_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L HHDA engines


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_moreAll other modifications


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_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5700 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2005.4–2012.9)


With 5-speed gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_more1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2005.4–2012.9)


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_more1.6 Ti with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4150 RPM engine (2005.4–2012.9)


IB5 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_more1.8 Flexifuel (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 (2006.6–2011.7)

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 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 3700 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.4–2012.9)


MTX-75 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2006.3–2012.9)

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 (2008.2–)

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 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP engine (2008.2–2011.7)


MMT 6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
With automated shift gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 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 (2005.4–2012.9)


MMT 6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
With automated shift gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP at 6000 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2005.4–2011.7)

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_moreAll other modifications


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 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_more2.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP engine (2008.2–2011.7)

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_more2.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2005.4–2012.9)

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_moreAll other modifications


Screws at the gearbox bracket	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L G8DC engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox

expand_moreTop


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L KKDA engines


At the gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	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 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.

Maintenance Items

Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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2008 Ford Focus Sedan generations

In 2008 Ford offered 3 generations of the Focus Sedan. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

2008 Ford Focus Sedan Second generation facelift (MK2.5) Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2008 Ford Focus Sedan generations

First generation facelift (MK1)

Second generation (MK2)

Ford Focus Sedan Second generation facelift (MK2.5) model years

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