Ford Focus RS (2011 year). Manual — part 143

Front Axle Crossmember — 2.5L Duratec-RS (224kW/305PS) -

VI5

Special Tool(s)

204-605
Separator, Lower Arm Ball
Joint

E63772

204-609
Protection Cap, Ball Joint
Gaiter

E75372

Special Tool(s)

205-316A
Alignment Pins, Subframe

15097A

General Equipment

Cable Ties

Retaining Strap

Transmission Jack

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.

1. Refer to:

Wheel and Tire

(204-04 Wheels and

Tires, Removal and Installation).

2.

E40677

3. If equipped.

Torque: 11 Nm

E75215

4. On both sides.

Torque: 83 Nm

E112595

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5. On both sides.

Special Tool(s): 204-605

E97732

204-605

6. On both sides.

Special Tool(s): 204-609

E81908

204-609

7.

CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust
flexible pipe is not forcibly bent.

E98334

8.

E98346

9.

Torque:
• Stage 1: 35 Nm
• Stage 2: Loosen: 360°
• Stage 3: 85 Nm

1.

E89385

10. General Equipment: Cable Ties

Torque:
• Stage 1: 40 Nm
• Stage 2: 60°

E98557

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11. General Equipment: Transmission Jack

E99060

12. Remove the following items:

1. Torque: 70 Nm
2. Torque:

• Stage 1: 140 Nm
• Stage 2: 180°

3. Torque: 125 Nm

E115435

1

1

2

2

3

35 mm

4

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13. General Equipment: Cable Ties

Torque: 48 Nm

E115648

x4

14.

CAUTION: Make sure that the wiring
harness does not catch.

General Equipment: Retaining Strap

E115662

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing
a new component.

15.

On both sides.
Torque:
• Stage 1: 100 Nm
• Stage 2: Loosen: 90°
• Stage 3: 125 Nm

1.

2. Torque: 125 Nm

E115186

1

2

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing
a new component.

16. Torque: 80 Nm

E45339

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Special Tool(s): 205-316A

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E116296

205-316A

Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).

G1189171en

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3. Refer to:

Front Toe Adjustment

(204-00

Front Axle Crossmember Front Bushing

Special Tool(s)

Adapter for 205-044
205-044-01

1500801

Remover/Installer, Pivot
Bushing
205-297

15086

Remover/Installer, Pivot
Bushing
205-342

15110

Adapter for 205-342
205-342-02

1511002

Remover/Installer, Subframe
Bush
205-810 Comprises
205-810-01, 205-810-02

E51254

Special Tool(s)

Adapter for 303-290A
303-290-13

30329013

Installer, Crankshaft Front
Seal
303-733

303733

1. Remove the front axle crossmember.

Subframe and Mounting System, Removal
and Installation).

indicated in the following illustration(s) and
table(s).

E55352

1

Description

Item

Front axle crossmember front bushing

See Removal Detail
See Installation Detail

1

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal Details

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Axle Crossmember (

502-00 Uni-Body,

2. Remove the components in the order

For additional information, refer to:

Front

Item 1

Front axle crossmember front bushing

1. Using the special tools, remove the front axle

crossmember front bushing.

E52872

205-044-01

303-290-13

205-342

205-297

Installation Details

Item 1

Front axle crossmember front bushing

1. Clean the front axle crossmember front

bushing housing.

2. Using the special tool, attach the front axle

crossmember front bushing to the front axle
crossmember.

E55364

3. Using the special tools, press the front axle

crossmember front bushing in approximately
10 mm.

E55795

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4. Remove the special tool.

E55365

5. Using the special tools, install the front axle

crossmember front bushing.

E55387

205-342-02

205-342

303-733

6. Remove the special tools.

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