Focus L4-2.0L SOHC VIN P (2000)
2.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3.
Connect the generator electrical connector. Tighten the nut to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
4.
Connect the two (2) starter motor electrical connectors. Tighten the large nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in) and the small nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
5.
Verify the torque on both front lower arm ball joint pinch bolts as follows. See Figure 9.
a)
Using a suitable wrench with the T-50 Torx-head bit, hold the pinch bolt to keep it from turning.
b)
Tighten the attaching nut to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
c)
Repeat Steps A and B on the opposite side.
6.
Lower the vehicle.
7.
Connect the ground cable to the transmission bell housing. Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft). See Figure 12.
8.
Secure the positive cable to the clip near the top of the transmission.
9.
Connect the starter motor solenoid electrical connector.
10.
Using one of the two (2) new anchoring tie straps (Item No. 8), secure the negative cable to the outside rear of the battery tray into the hole shown
in Figure 17.
