expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm
With rigid stabilizer support
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With stabilizer support ball joint variant
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer
With rigid stabilizer support
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With stabilizer support ball joint variant
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
expand_moreTrack control arm upper
At the axle support
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
On stub axle
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
Tighten by hand
tighten alternately
Second stage
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
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 2013 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.
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 Sedan 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 2013 Ford Focus Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2013 Ford Focus Sedan generations
In 2013 Ford offered 2 generations of the Focus Sedan. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.