2018 Ford Transit Custom Van First generation facelift (MK1) Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| 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 |
| Rear axle leaf spring front | 202.83 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle leaf spring rear | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
| On chassis | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
| On rear axle | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| 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 |
| Steering knuckle | 98.1 lbf⋅ft |
| 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. | |
| 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.
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
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System 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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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.