in your garage to make future searches easy.

Condition Value
expand_moreRear axle brake
Rear axle bleeder valve 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake caliper 22.86 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support 84.82 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake disc 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake hose 13.28 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake line 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle wheel speed sensor 8.11 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle suspension
Rear axle leaf spring front 202.83 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle leaf spring rear 129.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
On chassis 129.07 lbf⋅ft
On rear axle 81.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle strap
Figure 1. Rear axle suspension, Rear axle strap.
Figure 1. Rear axle suspension, Rear axle strap.
First stage Tighten by hand
Replace nuts. See figure 1.
Second stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Torqueing the screw connection done at unloaded weight position.
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 55.32 lbf⋅ft
Fifth stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Sixth stage 92.2 lbf⋅ft
Seventh stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Eighth stage 129.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
Steering knuckle 98.1 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
First stage Hand-tighten nuts.
Second stage Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.
Rotate anticlockwise.
Third stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.
Fourth stage Turn wheel hub by 5 turns.
Rotate anticlockwise.
Fifth stage 221.27 lbf⋅ft
Turn wheel hub counterclockwise when torqueing the wheel hub.
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Torx screws 1.11 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Union nuts 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Wheel attachment 147.51 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2018 Ford Transit Custom Van 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 Transit Custom Van 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 2018 Ford Transit Custom Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2018 Ford Transit Custom Van generations

In 2018 Ford offered 2 generations of the Transit Custom Van. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Ford Transit Custom Van First generation facelift (MK1) model years

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