Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.3 16V RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 3.2 TDCi RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front suspension strut on the FORD TRANSIT MK7 [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

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Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Transit Mk7 van. List of the tools you'll need:

                      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

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Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC recommends:

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: suspension strut – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the car door.
Step 2

Open the glove box.
Step 3

Press down on the glove box retaining tabs to detach it.
Step 4

Remove the glove box.
Step 5

Fold back the insulation that covers the strut mount fasteners.
Step 6

Clean the fasteners of the top strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Loosen the strut mount fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.

Warning!
Do not unscrew the nuts completely.
Step 8

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 9

Remove the wheel centre cap.

Step 10

Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 11

Remove the cotter pin that secures the axle fastener. Use a mounting lever. Use long nose pliers.
Step 12

Remove the castle cover from the axle nut.
Step 13

Clean the axle nut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Loosen the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 15

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Professionals recommend:
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 16

Unscrew the wheel nuts.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
Step 17

Remove the wheel.
Step 18

Clean the fastener that connects the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Clean the fastener of the ABS sensor cable bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 20

Clean the fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Unscrew the fastener of the ABS sensor cable bracket. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Detach the ABS sensor cable bracket from the suspension strut.
Step 23

Unscrew 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 24

Disconnect the anti-roll bar link from the suspension strut.
Step 25

Unscrew the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

Remove the axle washer. Use a telescoping magnetic pick-up tool.
Step 27

Support the suspension arm. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 28

Detach the CV axle from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 29

Remove the support from under the suspension arm.

Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 30

Clean the fastener that connects the ball joint to the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension arm. Use a 24 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32

Support the steering knuckle. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 33

Disconnect the ball joint from the suspension arm. Use a ball joint separator. Use a mounting lever.
Step 34

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Step 35

Release the ball joint from the suspension arm by pulling down the suspension arm with the mounting lever.

Step 36

After releasing the ball joint, move the steering knuckle a little to the side and carefully return the suspension arm to its original position.

Step 37

Support the steering knuckle again.

Step 38

Remove the CV axle from the steering knuckle.

Step 39

Tie the CV axle to the car body with a wire.

Caution!
Make sure that the CV axle is not hanging down.
Step 40

Unscrew the lower fastener of the suspension strut. Use a 15 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 41

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 42

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the suspension strut. Use a rubber mallet. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.

Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tip:
Make sure that the steering knuckle is not hanging loose on the brake hose or electric cable.
Step 43

Unscrew the fasteners of the suspension strut mount.

Caution!
To avoid injuries, hold the strut when undoing the fasteners.
Step 44

Remove the suspension strut assembly.
Step 45

Clean the mounting seats of the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 46

Clean the fastener on the anti-roll bar link. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 47

Clean the splines of the CV axle joint. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 48

Depending 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 49

Set the suspension strut assembly on the stationary spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 50

Compress the spring.
Step 51

Clean the top part of the strut piston rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 52

Unscrew the strut piston rod nut. Use an 18 mm strut nut socket. Use an H6 hex extension bar. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 53

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 54

Release the spring.
Step 55

Remove the mount bearing and the bump stop.
Step 56

Remove the spring.
Step 57

Remove the dust boot.

Step 58

Remove the old strut from the stationary spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tip from AUTODOC:
Before installing a new strut you should prime it manually 3–5 times.
Step 59

Place the new strut on the stationary spring compressor.
Step 60

Install a spring on the strut.
Step 61

Install a dust boot, bump stop, and mount bearing.
Step 62

Compress the spring.
Step 63

Install a top strut mount.
Step 64

Install and tighten the strut piston rod nut. Use an 18 mm strut nut socket. Use an H6 hex extension bar. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 70 N·m.
Step 65

Release the spring.
Step 66

Remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
Step 67

Install the strut assembly into the wheel arch.
Step 68

Screw on the strut mount fasteners. Do not tighten them.

Caution!
To avoid injuries, hold the strut when screwing the fastening nuts on.
Step 69

Secure the strut on the steering knuckle. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 70

Install and screw in the fastening bolt.
Step 71

Install the CV axle.

Warning!
When reassembling, use a new axle nut kit: a washer, a nut, a castle cover, and a cotter pin.
Step 72

Install the axle washer.
Step 73

Screw on the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 74

Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 75

Attach the ball joint to the suspension arm and screw on the fastening nut. Use a mounting lever.
Step 76

Ιnstall the anti-roll bar link and screw on the fastening nut.
Step 77

Install the ABS sensor cable bracket and screw on the fastening nut.
Step 78

Tighten the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a 19 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 55 N·m.
Step 79

Tighten the fastener of the ABS sensor cable bracket. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 45 N·m.
Step 80

Jack up the steering knuckle.

Step 81

Tighten the lower fastener of the suspension strut. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 100 N·m + 180°.

Important!
Make sure to use new fasteners.
Step 82

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tip:
Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 83

Tighten the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a 24 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 150 N·m.
Step 84

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 85

Treat the wheel hub surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 86

Install the wheel.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing on the fastening nuts.
Step 87

Screw on the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 88

Lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 200 N·m.
Step 89

Tighten the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 320 N·m.
Step 90

Install the castle cover on the axle nut.
Step 91

Install the cotter pin. Use a mounting lever.
Step 92

Install the wheel centre cap.

Step 93

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.

Step 94

Tighten the strut mount fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 30 N·m.
Step 95

Put the insulation that covers the strut mount fasteners back in place.
Step 96

Install the glove box by pressing down on its retaining tabs.
Step 97

Close the glove box.
Step 98

Close the car door.

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