How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.6 16V Ford Focus Mk1
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.4 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 2.0 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V Flexifuel … View more

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How to change rear springs on FORD FOCUS (DAW) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Ford Focus DAW. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – Ford Focus DAW. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Ford Focus DAW – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  9. Step 10
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the support from under the arm. Use a crowbar.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Ford Focus DAW. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the spring.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  17. Step 18
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #19.
  19. Step 20
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Ford Focus DAW. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  20. Step 21
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    Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #18.
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