Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.4, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 Ti, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on FORD FOCUS 2 | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) and other FORD models

Track rod end

Rod Assembly

Mounting Kit, tie rod end

        Track rod end for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.4 Petrol (80 hp)
      
        Track rod end for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 Petrol (100 hp)
      
        Track rod end for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 Ti Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Track rod end for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 Petrol (145 hp)
      
        Track rod end for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Track rod end for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi Diesel (109 hp)
      
        Track rod end for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 TDCi Diesel (115 hp)
      
        Track rod end for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Track rod end for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel Petrol/Ethanol (125 hp)

Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #24
                      
                        Drive socket # 15 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 7

Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 8

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
Step 9

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 10

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 12

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 13

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Treat the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 16

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 17

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 48 nm torque.
Step 18

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #24. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 62 nm torque.
Step 19

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 24

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. Tip:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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