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2008 Ford Focus CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. Ensure all dirt and contaminants are removed from master cylinder area prior to removing reservoir cap.
To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set the tank in the required location, bring the air hose to the tank, and do not move it during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one-third full.
On vehicles equipped with disc brakes and master cylinders without proportioners or press...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate shaft -> Left side -> Right side
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS
Left side
- Loosen left-hand strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by four turns.
- Loosen wheel nuts.
- Loosen wheel hub retaining nut.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove left-hand wheel.
- . Detach left-hand lower arm.
- Remove pinch bolt from ball joint stud. Protect ball joint seat using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
- Detach lower arm ball joint.
- Detach left-hand drive halfshaft from wheel hub by using a commercially available puller. Unscrew and remove hub retaining nut and press out halfshaft stub from wheel hub.
- Support halfshaft. Inner halfshaft joint must not be bent by more than...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus S 2.0 L4 GAS
Refer to Fig. , for wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus S 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove cover and disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolt and secure coolant expansion tank aside.
- Secure power steering reservoir aside.
- Remove mounting bolt and secure engine wiring bracket aside.
- Disconnect ground cable.
- Remove mounting nuts and sec...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS
This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus S 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect cooling fan motor electrical connectors.
- Remove two pin-type retainers.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect radiator top clip, then remove cooling fan motor and shroud.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove four pin-type retainers from radiator air deflector.
- Lower vehicle and disconnect upper radiator hose.
- Raise and supp...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove drive belt cover.
- Loosen bolts on coola...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Components Diagram for 2008 Ford Focus SES 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Console Diagram for 2008 Ford Focus S 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Ford Focus SES 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On With Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0111, P1702 or P0456 Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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