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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
All other modifications 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley
All other modifications 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the bracket 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
expand_moreAll other modifications
On the engine block 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePower steering pump bracket
On the engine block 35.4 lbf⋅ft
Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Servo steering pump 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Vacuum pump 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Exhaust gas return cooler 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust gas return valve
On exhaust manifold 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust recirculation pipe 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Fuel-distributing pipe 20.65 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure line 29.5 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure pump 14.75 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure pump drive wheel 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Injection nozzle (injector) 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Injection pump pulley 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
Charge air pipes 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger oil feed line 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger oil return line 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
All other modifications 13.28 lbf⋅ft
Coolant pump pulley 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Radiator mounting 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreAll other modifications
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
See figure 1.
Second stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
expand_moreValve cover
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
All other modifications 84.82 lbf⋅ft
Engine block closure screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
All other modifications 82.61 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
expand_moreMain bearing
All other modifications 62.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing gear 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Chain tensioner 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device
With tensioning roller eccentric 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
All other modifications 50.15 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
All other modifications 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard 5.16 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom
All other modifications 5.16 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard at the top 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt tightener 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
expand_moreAll other modifications
With aluminium sump 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 27.29 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter housing
All other modifications 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
expand_moreAll other modifications
Onto crankcase 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Crankshaft sensor 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Glow plugs 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 34.67 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
All other modifications 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreAll other modifications
Nuts 59 lbf⋅ft
Screws 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe
At the rear side in the center 84.82 lbf⋅ft
Outside 147.51 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque arm
All other modifications 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
expand_moreAll other modifications
On exhaust manifold 35.4 lbf⋅ft
Catalytic converter bracket 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All other modifications 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Exhaust manifold heat shields 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe
All other modifications 34.67 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe rear
All other modifications 34.67 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
All other modifications 25.81 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Ford Focus Wagon 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 Wagon 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 1998 Ford Focus Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Ford Focus Wagon First generation (MK1) model years

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