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Source: http://www.doksinet How to replace front suspension shock absorbers on Ford Focus II Carry out replacement in the following order: 1 Replace both shock absorbers at the repair of your car Ford Focus II at the same time. 2 Tighten the parking brake lever. 3 Place wedge blocks under the rear wheels. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. 4 5 Raise the front of the car and secure on supports. Remove the front wheels. www.autodoccouk 1–8 Source: http://www.doksinet How to replace front suspension shock absorbers on Ford Focus II 6 Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut. 8 Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. 10 Open the hood www.autodoccouk 7 Unscrew the stabilizer link upper fastening. 9 Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. 11.1 Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. 2–8 Source: http://www.doksinet How to replace front suspension shock absorbers on Ford Focus II 11.2

11.3 12 13 Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool. Remove the suspension strut. AutoDoc recommends: Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides. 14 Compress the spring. Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer. Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles. www.autodoccouk 3–8 Source: http://www.doksinet How to replace front suspension shock absorbers on Ford Focus II 15 16 Remove the top mount, the support bearing and the upper spring cup. Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. 17 Remove the spring. 18 Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. AutoDoc recommends: Examine suspension spring rubber spacers. Replace them if needed. Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.

www.autodoccouk 4–8 Source: http://www.doksinet How to replace front suspension shock absorbers on Ford Focus II 19 Install a new shock absorber on a special fixture for further mounting of the spring 21 Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber 23 20 Install the spring on the shock absorber 22 Compress the spring. 24 Install the top mount, the strut mount bearing and the upper spring cup. Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount www.autodoccouk 5–8 Source: http://www.doksinet How to replace front suspension shock absorbers on Ford Focus II 25 26.1 Install the shock strut into the wheel arch. Tighten the shock strut top mount. 26.2 26.3 27 28 Close the hood www.autodoccouk Install the steering knuckle on the shock strut and tighten it. 6–8 Source: http://www.doksinet How to replace front suspension shock absorbers on Ford Focus II 29 Tighten the lower fastening of the shock absorber. 31 Tighten the

stabilizer link upper fastening. 30 Connect the brake hose fastener to the shock absorber strut. 32 Install the wheel. 33 Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts Video tutorials Watch our detailed video guides about your Ford Focus II repair on our youtube channel. Watch video guides AutoDoc online We hope that this information have been useful for you! www.autodoccouk Highest quality shock absorbers for your car Ford Focus II are available on AutoDoc. Go to the website 7–8 Source: http://www.doksinet How to replace front suspension shock absorbers on Ford Focus II AUTODOC TOP QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE CAR PARTS ONLINE QUALITY AUTO PARTS FORD SHOCK ABSORBERS FORD FOCUS II SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR FORD SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR FORD FOCUS II Disclaimer: The document contains only general recommendations that may be useful for you when you perform repair or replacement works. AutoDoc shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage of property,

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