Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.4, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 Ti, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front anti roll bar link / front drop link on FORD FOCUS 2 (DA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) and other FORD models

Anti-roll bar link

Rod / Strut, wheel suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer coupling rod

Torsion Bar Linkage

        Anti-roll bar link for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.4 Petrol (80 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 Petrol (100 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 Ti Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 Petrol (145 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi Diesel (109 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 TDCi Diesel (115 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel Petrol/Ethanol (125 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Ford Focus MK2. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Impact socket №15
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – Ford Focus MK2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the stabiliser links on Ford Focus MK2 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Ford Focus MK2. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Focus MK2
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 8

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 48 nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 48 nm torque.
Step 14

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Ford Focus MK2
Step 16

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 17

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 18

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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