2012-2020 Ford Focus Strut Assembly - Front Torque Specs

2.0L I4

Applies to 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Ford Focus

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (10 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts	122	90	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for strut assembly - front on a 2012-2020 Ford Focus is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 10 torque specifications for strut assembly - front on the 2012-2020 Ford Focus 2.0L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.