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.
2013 Ford Focus ELE-Electric EngineFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Rear Subframe: Service and Repair
Rear Subframe
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Removal
NOTICE: 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.
1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
2. Refer to: High Voltage Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
3. On both sides.
Refer to: Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
4. On both sides.
Refer to: Rear Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
5. Refer to: Rear Stabilizer Bar (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
Installation
1.
2. Torque: 115 Nm
3. On both sides.
Torque:
1. 115 Nm
2. 80 Nm
3. 80 Nm
4. Finger tight at this stage.
5. Finger tight at this stage.
6. Fabricate a spacer.
7. On both sides.
General Equipment: Transmission Jack
8. Torque: 115 Nm
9. Torque: 115 Nm
10. Refer to: Rear Stabilizer Bar (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
11. On both sides.
Refer to: Rear Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
12. On both sides.
Refer to: Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
13. Refer to: High Voltage Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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