torque specifications

These are the torque specs for most bolts found on the 2002 through 2004 Focus SVT. Some of these are the same between the SVT Zetec and a standard Zetec.

Maintenance Items

Item Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Wheel Lug Nuts 94 lb/ft 127 nm
Spark Plugs 11 lb/ft 12 nm
Oil Drain Plug 21 lb/ft 28 nm
Transmission Drain Plug 33 lb/ft 45 nm

staged bolts

Some bolts are required to be tightened in stages. This section will list out all the bolts on the SVT that MUST be torqued in stages or else damage to the threads or premautre engine failure will occur.

Cylinder Head Bolts

Stage Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Stage 1 15 lb/fts 20 nm
Stage 2 29 lb/ft 40 nm
Stage 3 90 Degrees 90 Degrees

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Stage Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Stage 1 7 lb/ft 10 Nm
Stage 2 14 lb/ft 19 Nm

Valve Cover

Stage Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Stage 1 17 in/lb 2 Nm
Stage 2 6 lb/ft 7.8 Nm

Oil Pan To Lower Crankcase

Stage Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Stage 1 4.5 lb/ft 6 Nm
Stage 2 7 lb/ft 10 Nm

Main Bearing Bolts

Stage Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Stage 1 18.5 lb/ft 25 Nm
Stage 2 60 Degrees 60 Degrees

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts

Stage Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Stage 1 26 lb/ft 35 Nm
Stage 2 90 Degrees 90 Degrees

engine specs

These torque specs are in no particular order, but should cover everything found on the engine.

Item Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Hose Clamps 35 in/lb 4 Nm
Intake Manifold Studs 44 in/lb 5 Nm
Intake Manifold Nuts & Bolts 13 lb/ft 18 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield 89 in/lb 10 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Studs 44 in/lb 5 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Nuts 12 lb/ft 16 Nm
Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Flange 35 lb/ft 47.5 Nm
Catalytic Converter To Exhaust 35 lb/ft 47.5 Nm
Right Driveshaft Center Bearing 18 lb/ft 24.5 Nm
Alternator to Bracket 18 lb/ft 24.5 Nm
Alternator Bracket To Upper Block 18 lb/ft 24.5 Nm
Alternator Bracket To Lower Block 48 lb/ft 65 Nm
Transmission Flange Bolts 35 lb/ft 47.5Nm
Starter Motor To Transmission 26 lb/ft 35 Nm
Oil Drain Plug 33 lb/ft 45 Nm
Oil Control Plug 33 lb/ft 45 Nm
Flywheel Bolts 83 lb/ft 112.5 Nm
Clutch Pressure Plate 21 lb/ft 28.5 N
Engine Roll Restrictor To Transmission 35 lb/ft 47.5 Nm
Engine Roll Restrictor To Subframe 35 lb/ft 47.5 Nm
Engine Rear Mount To Body 35 lb/ft 47.5 Nm
Transmission Mounting Bracket Center Nut 98 lb/ft 133 Nm
Engine Front Mount To Engine 59 lb/ft 80 Nm
Engine Front Mount To Body 35 lb/ft 47.5 Nm
Power Steering Pump To Bracket 18 lb/ft 24.5 Nm
Power Steering Pump Bracket 35 lb/ft 47.5 Nm
Timing Belt Tensioner 18 lb/ft 24.5Nm
Camshaft Timing Belt Pulleys 50 lb/ft 68 Nm
Upper Timing Belt Cover 89 in/lb 10 Nm
Ignition Coil Bracket To Cylinder Head 15 lb/ft 20 Nm
Thermostat Housing 15 lb/ft 20 Nm
Fuel Rail 89 in/lb 10 Nm
Engine Rear Lifting Eye 12 lb/ft 16 Nm
Engine Front Lifting Eye 35 lb/ft 47.5 Nm
Oil Pressure Switch 20 lb/ft 27 Nm
Cylinder Block Oil Gallery Blanking Plugs 17 lb/ft 23 Nm
Heater Pipe Bracket To Oil Pan 89 in/lb 10 Nm
Water Pump 13 lb/ft 17.5 Nm
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Carrier 15 lb/ft 20 Nm
Drive Belt Idler Pulley 30 lb/ft 40.5 Nm
Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Bracket 17 lb/ft 23 Nm
Crankcase Ventilation 89 in/lb 10 Nm
Water Pump Pulley 18 lb/ft 24.5 Nm
Crankshaft Pulley 85 lb/ft 115 N
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bracket 15 lb/ft 20 Nm
Crankshaft Position Sensor To Bracket 71 in/lb 8 Nm
Idler Pulley 17 lb/ft 23 Nm
Knock Sensor 15 lb/ft 20 Nm

front suspension

Item Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Strut Tower Nut 18 lb/ft 25 Nm
Thrust Bearing Nut 35 lb/ft 48 Nm
Wheel Knuckle Bolt 66 lb/ft 90 Nm
Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolt 37 lb/ft 50 Nm
Tie Rod End Retaining Nut 35 lb/ft 47 Nm
Wheel Hub Retaining Nut 233 lb/ft 316 Nm
Front Caliper To Knuckle Bolts 85 lb/ft 115 Nm
Front Brake Hose To Caliper 11 lb/ft 15 Nm

rear suspension

Item Torque Imperial Torque Metric
Rear Spindle Retaining Bolts 49 lb/ft 66 Nm
Rear Hub Retaining Nuts 173 lb/ft 235 Nm
Rear Upper Control Arm To Trailing Arm Bolt 85 lb/ft 115 Nm
Rear Caliper Anchor Bolts 66 lb/ft 90 Nm
Rear Caliper To Anchor Bolts 21 lb/ft 28 Nm
Rear Brake Hose To Caliper 11 lb/ft 15 Nm
Rear Brake Hose To Line 11 lb/ft 15 Nm
Rear Parking Brake Cable Screw 80 in/lb 9 Nm