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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.6 Ti, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.6 Flexifuel, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.6 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.6 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.6 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.6 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 2.0 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 2.0 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 2.0 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.6 Ti, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.0 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.0 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 2.0 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.6 Flexifuel, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 2.0, FORD FOCUS III Saloon 1.6 TDCi … View more

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Saloon. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 15 
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Torx bit T40
                    
                      Torx bit T30
                    
                      Shock absorber socket
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Flat chisel
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Saloon. AUTODOC recommends:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Saloon. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Remove the windscreen wiper arm nut covers.
Step 4

Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Clean the pivots of the windscreen wiper arms. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 6

Remove the wiper arms.
Step 7

Remove the clips of the plastic cowl grille. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Raise the wiper plastic cowl grille.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener of the lower wiper plastic cowl grille. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the lower wiper plastic cowl grille.
Step 11

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 13

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 14

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 15

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD FOCUS III Saloon
Step 16

Remove the wheel.
Step 17

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.
Step 18

Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 21

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 22

Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a hammer. Use a flat metal-working chisel.
Step 23

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 24

Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.

Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 25

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Saloon. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 26

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 27

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Saloon. Professionals recommend:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 28

Compress the spring.
Step 29

Clean the shock absorber rod. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 30

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use Torx T40. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 31

Remove the top strut mount. Use a crowbar.
Step 32

Release the coil spring.
Step 33

Install a new shock strut mount and tighten it.
Step 34

Compress the spring.

Step 35

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use Torx T30. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 36

Decompress the spring.
Step 37

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 38

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 39

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 40

Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut (3 pieces). Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
FORD FOCUS III Saloon – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 41

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 42

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 43

Install and tighten a new bolt of the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 44

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
FORD FOCUS III Saloon – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 45

Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 46

Secure the stabilizer link on the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 48 Nm torque.
Step 47

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 48

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 49

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 50

Tighten the shock strut top mount (3 pieces). Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 32 Nm torque.
Step 51

Clean the mounting seat of the cowl grille. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 52

Install and secure the cowl grille. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 53

Install the fasteners of the wiper plastic cowl grille.
Step 54

Reinstall the wiper arms.
Step 55

Tighten the fasteners of the wiper arms. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Saloon. Tip:
Make sure not to mix up the wiper arms on the driver's and passenger's sides.
Step 56

Install the nut covers of the windscreen wiper arms.

Step 57

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 58

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Step 59

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 60

Close the hood.

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