Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Focus Mk3 Box Body / Estate (DYB) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus Mk3 Box Body / Estate (DYB) 1.5 TDCi, FORD Focus Mk3 Box Body / Estate (DYB) 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic, FORD Focus Mk3 Box Body / Estate (DYB) 1.5 TDCi, FORD Focus Mk3 Box Body / Estate (DYB) 1.5 EcoBoost, FORD Focus Mk3 Box Body / Estate (DYB) 1.5 EcoBoost, FORD Focus Mk3 Box Body / Estate (DYB) 1.0 EcoBoost, FORD Focus Mk3 Box Body / Estate (DYB) 1.0 EcoBoost View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Box Body / Estate. 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
Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Box Body / Estate. 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 Box Body / Estate. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the windscreen wiper arm nut covers.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Clean the pivots of the windscreen wiper arms. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wiper arms.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the clips of the plastic cowl grille. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 8
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    Raise the wiper plastic cowl grille.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener of the lower wiper plastic cowl grille. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the lower wiper plastic cowl grille.
  9. Step 11
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  11. Step 13
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  12. Step 14
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD FOCUS III Box Body / Estate
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the wheel.
  14. Step 17
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.
  15. Step 18
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    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.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 20
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    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.
  18. Step 21
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  19. Step 22
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    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.
  20. Step 23
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
  21. Step 24
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    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.
    Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Box Body / Estate. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  22. Step 25
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Box Body / Estate. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  24. Step 27
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III Box Body / Estate. 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.
  25. Step 28
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    Compress the spring.
  26. Step 29
    Clean the shock absorber rod. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 30
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use Torx T40. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 31
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    Remove the top strut mount. Use a crowbar.
  28. Step 32
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    Release the coil spring.
  29. Step 33
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    Install a new shock strut mount and tighten it.
  30. Step 34
    Compress the spring.
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    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 Box Body / Estate. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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