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How to change a front suspension strut mount on the FORD Transit Mk6 Tourneo – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for TRANSIT TOURNEO and other FORD models
Top strut mount
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
19 mm combination spanner
13 mm socket
15 mm socket
18 mm socket
19 mm socket
24 mm socket
36 mm socket
18 mm strut nut socket
H5 hex bit
H6 hex extension bar
21 mm wheel impact socket
Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
Tommy bar
Mounting lever
Long nose pliers
Telescoping magnetic pick-up tool
Pin punch
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Ball joint separator
Stationary spring compressor
Transmission jack or a second vehicle jack
Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks
Replacement: strut mount – FORD TRANSIT TOURNEO. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- The struts, coil springs, and strut mounts of the front suspension should be replaced in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left struts, coil springs, and strut mounts of the front suspension, with the exception of the steps for accessing the fasteners of the left and right strut mounts.
- All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: strut mount – FORD TRANSIT TOURNEO. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Open the car door.
- Step 2Open the glove box.
- Step 3Press down on the glove box retaining tabs to detach it.
- Step 4Remove the glove box.
- Step 5Fold back the insulation that covers the strut mount fasteners.
- Step 6Clean the fasteners of the top strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Loosen the strut mount fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.Warning!Do not unscrew the nuts completely.
- Step 8Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 9Remove the wheel centre cap.Step 10Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
- Step 11Remove the cotter pin that secures the axle fastener. Use a mounting lever. Use long nose pliers.
- Step 12Remove the castle cover from the axle nut.
- Step 13Clean the axle nut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Loosen the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
- Step 15Raise the vehicle.Warning!If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
- Step 16Unscrew the wheel nuts.Replacement: strut mount – FORD TRANSIT TOURNEO. AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
- Step 17Remove the wheel.
- Step 18Clean the fastener that connects the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 19Clean the fastener of the ABS sensor cable bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 20Clean the fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 21Unscrew the fastener of the ABS sensor cable bracket. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 22Detach the ABS sensor cable bracket from the suspension strut.
- Step 23Unscrew the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a 19 mm combination spanner. Use an H5 hex bit. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 24Disconnect the anti-roll bar link from the suspension strut.
- Step 25Unscrew the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 26Remove the axle washer. Use a telescoping magnetic pick-up tool.
- Step 27Support the suspension arm. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
- Step 28Detach the CV axle from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 29Remove the support from under the suspension arm.Replacement: strut mount – FORD TRANSIT TOURNEO. Tip:Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.
- Step 30Clean the fastener that connects the ball joint to the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 31Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension arm. Use a 24 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 32Support the steering knuckle. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
- Step 33Disconnect the ball joint from the suspension arm. Use a ball joint separator. Use a mounting lever.
- Step 34Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.Step 35Release the ball joint from the suspension arm by pulling down the suspension arm with the mounting lever.Step 36After releasing the ball joint, move the steering knuckle a little to the side and carefully return the suspension arm to its original position.Step 37Support the steering knuckle again.Step 38Remove the CV axle from the steering knuckle.Step 39Tie the CV axle to the car body with a wire.Caution!Make sure that the CV axle is not hanging down.Step 40Unscrew the lower fastener of the suspension strut. Use a 15 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 41Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 42Disconnect the steering knuckle from the suspension strut. Use a rubber mallet. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.Replacement: strut mount – FORD TRANSIT TOURNEO. AUTODOC experts recommend:Make sure that the steering knuckle is not hanging loose on the brake hose or electric cable.
- Step 43Unscrew the fasteners of the suspension strut mount.Replacement: strut mount – FORD TRANSIT TOURNEO. Professionals recommend:To avoid injuries, hold the strut when undoing the fasteners.
- Step 44Remove the suspension strut assembly.
- Step 45Clean the mounting seats of the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 46Clean the fastener on the anti-roll bar link. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 47Clean the splines of the CV axle joint. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 48Depending on what part you are replacing, you may have to disassemble the suspension strut. But if you use all new components, then you will not need to disassemble the old strut. In this case, a stationary spring compressor will only be required to assemble a new strut if its parts were purchased separately.Step 49Set the suspension strut assembly on the stationary spring compressor.Warning!When using a stationary spring compressor, the spring coils must be securely clamped, compressing the spring from both ends.Make sure the spring is in the correct position.Make sure that the compressor jaws are tightly engaged onto the coils.
- Step 50Compress the spring.
- Step 51Clean the top part of the strut piston rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 52Unscrew the strut piston rod nut. Use an 18 mm strut nut socket. Use an H6 hex extension bar. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 53Remove the top strut mount.
- Step 54Release the spring.
- Step 55Remove the mount bearing and the bump stop.
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