2008 Ford Transit Van Third generation facelift (MK7) Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Bleed valve | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
| Brake hose | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
| Brake line | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake caliper | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake caliper mounting support | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
| M10 screws | 59 lbf⋅ft |
| M12 screws | 96.62 lbf⋅ft |
| Wheel speed sensor | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower steering column joint | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| Pressure line at steering gear | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| Return line to steering gear | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| Steering gear | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod end on stub axle | 59 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod end on track rod | 59 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod on steering gear | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Shock-absorber piston rod | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| On chassis | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | Turn wheel hub by 5 turns. |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Second stage | 184.39 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | Turn wheel hub by 5 turns. |
| Fourth stage | 368.78 lbf⋅ft |
| Fifth stage | Turn wheel hub by 5 turns. |
| Replace locking pins. | |
| Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabilizer mounting at the subframe | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Safety screws | 46.47 lbf⋅ft |
| M16 | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M20 | 184.39 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M14 | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
| M16 | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | Turn wheel hub by 5 turns. |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Second stage | 184.39 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | Turn wheel hub by 5 turns. |
| Fourth stage | 324.53 lbf⋅ft |
| Fifth stage | Turn wheel hub by 5 turns. |
| Replace locking pins. | |
| Wheel bearing unit | 39.09 lbf⋅ft |
| 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 2008 Ford Transit 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
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System 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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