1998 Ford Focus Wagon First generation (MK1) Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Rear axle brake caliper | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle brake caliper mounting support | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle brake hose | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle wheel brake cylinder | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
| Bottom | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Important! Tighten the shock absorber mounting only when the vehicles is on the ground. | |
| Top | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower front transverse control arm | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower rear transverse control arm | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Important! Tighten the screws and nuts of the chassis when the vehicle has been lowered. | |
| Rear axle stabilizer mounting | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Steering knuckle | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
| Track control arm upper | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Wheel hub wheel bearing | 173.33 lbf⋅ft |
| Nut may only be used 4 times. | |
| All other modifications | 62.69–66.38 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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