1997 Ford Ka Hatchback First generation (MK1) Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Bleed valve | 5.16–10.33 lbf⋅ft |
| At the brake caliper | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake caliper | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| On stub axle | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Wheel speed sensor | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower steering column joint | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
| Pressure line at steering gear | 22.86 lbf⋅ft |
| Return line to steering gear | 22.86 lbf⋅ft |
| Steering gear | 61.96 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws | 61.96 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod end on stub axle | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod end on track rod | 46.47 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod on steering gear | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Bottom | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
| Top | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| On wheel hub | 199.14 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser | 38.35 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabilizer mounting at the subframe | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Support joint at the stub axle | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Wheel hub wheel bearing | 213.89 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Wheel attachment | 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 1997 Ford Ka Hatchback 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
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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