Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Ford Focus S2FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | N.m | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Converter housing to transaxle case bolts | 22 | 16 | - |
| Final drive input gear bearing retaining nut rotational torque | 0.6 --0.9 | - | 5.3-8.1 |
| Final drive input gear bearing retaining nut pre -load | 400-450 | 256-332 | - |
| Intermediate/overdrive band anchor bolt | 45 | 33 | - |
| Intermediate/overdrive band servo cover bolts | 13 | 10 | - |
| Transmission fluid cooler lines | 25 | 18 | - |
| Main control valve body bolts | 9 | - | 80 |
| Main control wire harness ground bolt | 10 | - | 89 |
| Manual control lever bolt | 22 | 16 | - |
| Parking pawl cover bolts | 13 | 10 | - |
| Pump bolts | 22 | 16 | - |
| Pump case bolts | 13 | 10 | - |
| Shifter assembly bolt | 13 | 10 | - |
| Solenoid body bolts | 9 | - | 80 |
| Transaxle end cover bolts | 22 | 16 | - |
| Transaxle fluid pan bolts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Transmission range (TR) sensor bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor bolt | 10 | - | 89 |
| Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor bolt | 10 | - | 89 |
| Engine/transaxle flange bolts | 48 | 35 | - |
| Torque converter to engine drive plate bolts | 37 | 27 | - |
| Oil filler pipe bolt | 9 | - | 80 |
| Starter motor bolts | 35 | 26 | - |
| Rear engine mounting bracket | 80 | 59 | - |
| Rear engine mounting (four nuts) | 48 | 35 | - |
| Rear engine mounting center nut | 133 | 98 | - |
| Right-hand front drive halfshaft center bearing cap nuts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Lower suspension arm bolt | 50 | 37 | - |
| Tie rod end nut | 47 | 35 | - |
| Right-hand engine support insulator bolts | 48 | 35 | - |
| Exhaust pipe flange bolts | 47 | 35 | - |
| Suspension strut nuts | 48 | 35 | - |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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