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Body System - Uni-Body, Subframe & Mounting System -- Electric: Removal & Installation Ford Focus III

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 14 illustrations ~952 words

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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Scheme 30: Removal
Scheme 30: Removal
  1. 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. Refer to: «BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT»(ref-566962-S25797072622013071700000) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  2. Refer to: «HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT»(ref-566940-S00773601342013071700000) (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  3. 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).
  4. Refer to: «WHEEL AND TIRE»(ref-566951-S25577881232013071700000) (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  5. If equipped.
  6. If equipped. On both sides.
  7. If equipped.
  8. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut. On both sides. Torque : 63 Nm
  9. NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result. NOTE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur. On both sides. Torque : 48 Nm
  10. NOTE: Do not use a prying device to open the slot in the knuckle to separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle assembly. Damage to the knuckle assembly may occur. NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening. NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur. On both sides.
  11. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
  12. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
  13. General Equipment : Transmission Jack

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Scheme 31: Installation
Scheme 31: Installation

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  1. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
  2. Finger tight at this stage. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
  3. NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move. Special Tool(s): 502-002 (T94P-2100-AH) Alignment Pins, Subframe
  4. General Equipment : Transmission Jack Torque : 1 115 Nm 2 140 Nm 2 180° 3 62 Nm 4 47 Nm
  5. Torque : 125 Nm
  6. On both sides. Torque : 83 Nm
  7. On both sides. Torque : 48 Nm
  8. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut. On both sides. Torque : 63 Nm
  9. If equipped.
  10. If equipped. On both sides. Torque : 25 Nm
  11. If equipped.
  12. Refer to: «WHEEL AND TIRE»(ref-566951-S25577881232013071700000) (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  13. Torque : 28 Nm
  14. Refer to: «HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT»(ref-566940-S00773601342013071700000) (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  15. Refer to: «BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT»(ref-566962-S25797072622013071700000) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  16. Refer to: «FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-566952-S14131393462013071700000) (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

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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Scheme 36: Removal
Scheme 36: Removal

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  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this information, refer to Safety Warnings in 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(ref-566930-S09442017172013071700000) (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  2. Refer to: «HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT»(ref-566940-S00773601342013071700000) (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  3. On both sides. Refer to: «SPRING»(ref-566960-S42663498702013071700000) (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  4. On both sides. Refer to: «REAR LOWER ARM»(ref-566960-S16226586302013071700000) (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  5. Refer to: «REAR STABILIZER BAR»(ref-566960-S37825268742013071700000) (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  6. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
  7. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
  8. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
  9. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
  10. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
  11. General Equipment : Transmission Jack

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Scheme 39: Installation
Scheme 39: Installation

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  1. Torque : 115 Nm
  2. On both sides. Torque : 1 115 Nm 2 80 Nm 3 80 Nm
  3. Finger tight at this stage.
  4. Finger tight at this stage.
  5. Fabricate a spacer.
  6. On both sides. General Equipment : Transmission Jack
  7. Torque : 115 Nm
  8. Torque : 115 Nm
  9. Refer to: «REAR STABILIZER BAR»(ref-566960-S37825268742013071700000) (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  10. On both sides. Refer to: «REAR LOWER ARM»(ref-566960-S16226586302013071700000) (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  11. On both sides. Refer to: «SPRING»(ref-566960-S42663498702013071700000) (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  12. Refer to: «HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT»(ref-566940-S00773601342013071700000) (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

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