OEM 2008 Ford Focus Spindle

2008 Ford Focus Spindle Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the wheel spindle on 2008 Ford Focus?

  A: The service process for wheel spindle repair begins through brake drum removal then disconnecting the brake tube fitting from the wheel cylinder. You should detach the wheel speed sensor bolt from vehicles with anti-lock brakes then set the sensor to the side. Proper replacement of the rear brake assembly starts with removing both the four wheel spindle bolts and spindle while supporting the brake assembly with mechanic's wire. Place the wheel spindle in position before installing four bolts which should be tightened to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.). The wheel speed sensor on anti-lock brake vehicles must be reattached along with its bolt torque set to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.). Reinstallation begins with the brake drum then moving to connect the brake tube fitting with 15 Nm torque to the wheel cylinder before performing the brake wheel cylinder bleed to finish the process. When using new components you must install parts that have the correct part numbers or their equivalents with torque values which match specifications for maintaining suspension system integrity.