Body System - Uni-Body, Subframe & Mounting System - Except Electric Ford Focus ST III

Overview

The front subframe is bolted to the body and is used to

1. aid in structural support.
2. provide mounting surfaces for the steering gear.
3. provide mounting surfaces for the front suspension lower control arms, the transmission roll restrictor and for the front stabilizer bar.

The rear subframe is bolted to the body and is used to

1. aid in structural support.
2. provide mounting surfaces for the rear suspension lower arms and upper arms.

For body dimension specifications

Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS ).

Front Subframe

SPECIAL TOOL(S) / GENERAL EQUIPMENT 502-002 Alignment Pins, Subframe TKIT-1994-FH/FMH/FLMH TKIT-1994-LMH/MH2 Transmission Jack

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Removal

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

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1. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/oem-general-information/#service-information-introduction-except-electric) .
2. NOTE: Disconnect the battery ground cable anytime the steering gear is being serviced or damage to the steering gear internal power relay may occur resulting in steering gear replacement.
3. Refer to: «WHEEL AND TIRE»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/wheel-tire-system/#wheels-tires-except-electric__wheel-and-tire) .
4. If equipped.
5. On both sides.
6. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
7. On both sides. Torque : 63 Nm
8. On both sides. Torque : 48 Nm
9. On both sides.
10. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
11. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
12. General Equipment : Transmission Jack

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1. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
2. Finger tight at this stage. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
3. Special Tool(s) : 502-002 (Alignment Pins, Subframe)
4. General Equipment : Transmission Jack Torque : 1 115 Nm 2 140 Nm 2 180° 3 20 Nm 4 20 Nm
5. Torque : 125 Nm
6. On both sides. Torque : 83 Nm
7. On both sides. Torque : 48 Nm
8. On both sides. Torque : 63 Nm
9. Torque : 28 Nm
10. On both sides. Torque : 25 Nm
11. If equipped.
12. Refer to: «WHEEL AND TIRE»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/wheel-tire-system/#wheels-tires-except-electric__wheel-and-tire) .
13. Refer to: «FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/suspension-front/#suspension-system-general-information-except-electric__front-toe-adjustment) .

Rear Subframe

SPECIAL TOOL(S) / GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

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1. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/oem-general-information/#service-information-introduction-except-electric) .
2. On both sides. Refer to: «SPRING»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-except-electric__spring) .
3. On both sides. Refer to: «REAR LOWER ARM»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-except-electric__rear-lower-arm) .
4. Refer to: «REAR STABILIZER BAR»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-except-electric) .
5. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
6. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
7. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
8. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
9. General Equipment : Transmission Jack

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1. Torque : 115 Nm
2. Finger tight at this stage.
3. Finger tight at this stage.
4. NOTE: Fabricate a spacer. NOTE: Focus and Focus-ST require different length spacers. Focus. Focus-ST.
5. On both sides. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
6. Torque : 115 Nm
7. Torque : 115 Nm
8. Refer to: «REAR STABILIZER BAR»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-except-electric) .
9. On both sides. Refer to: «REAR LOWER ARM»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-except-electric__rear-lower-arm) .
10. On both sides. Refer to: Refer to: «SPRING»(/ford/focus-st/iii-2012-2015/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-except-electric__spring) ..

See also:
• SPECIFICATIONS
• SERVICE INFORMATION
• WHEEL AND TIRE
• FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT
• SPRING
• REAR LOWER ARM
• REAR STABILIZER BAR