2012 Ford Focus Sedan front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


1.6 Flexifuel with gasoline/alcohol/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 118 HP engine (2010.7–)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
2.0 GDi with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2011.8–)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All other modifications	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m


Brake line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 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	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace screws.


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
Use new screw.
Pressure line at steering gear	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreReturn line to steering gear


1.6 Flexifuel with gasoline/alcohol/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 118 HP engine (2010.7–)	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m


Steering column	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreSteering gear

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L PNDA engines

expand_moreFirst stage


With electric servo-steering	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
With hydraulic servo-steering	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreSecond stage


With electric servo-steering	360° detach
With hydraulic servo-steering	60°60°60°

expand_moreThird stage


With electric servo-steering	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreFourth stage


With electric servo-steering	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L XTDA engines

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Second stage	360° detach
Third stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Fourth stage	180°180°180°


Steering gear heat protection plate	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Steering wheel	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 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	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension strut


On chassis	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Support joint at the stub axle	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Support joint at the transverse control arm	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreTransverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe

expand_moreFront


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreTire pressure sensors


Torx screws	1.11 lbf⋅ft1.11 lbf⋅ft1.5 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Union nuts	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace nut.

expand_moreWheel attachment


First stage	Hand-tighten nuts.
Second stage	99.57 lbf⋅ft99.57 lbf⋅ft135 N⋅m
Tighten the wheel nuts alternately

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 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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2012 Ford Focus Sedan generations

In 2012 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.

Second generation facelift (MK2.5)

C1 Platform

2012 Ford Focus Sedan Third generation (MK3) Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2012 Ford Focus Sedan generations

Second generation facelift (MK2.5)

Ford Focus Sedan Third generation (MK3) model years

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