2007 Ford Focus Sedan front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
On stub axle	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m


Brake line	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


On caliper support	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


On stub axle	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m


Wheel speed sensor	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Pressure line at steering gear	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Return line to steering gear	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


Track rod end on stub axle	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 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	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
On stub axle	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.

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°


Front axle stabiliser mounting	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the axle control arm	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L G8DC engines	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L MTDA engines	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
All other modifications	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreTransverse control arm


Front	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Rear	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreFront suspension cross-brace


Nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm lower

expand_moreAt the subframe


Front	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m

expand_moreBearing pedestal at the subframe


Rear	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 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


Tire pressure sensors	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

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 2007 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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Service Intervals

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2007 Ford Focus Sedan generations

In 2007 Ford offered 2 generations of the Focus Sedan. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation facelift (MK1)

C170 Platform

2007 Ford Focus Sedan Second generation (MK2) Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2007 Ford Focus Sedan generations

First generation facelift (MK1)

Ford Focus Sedan Second generation (MK2) model years

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