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How to change rear shock absorbers on Ford Fiesta JA8 – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear shock absorber on FORD FIESTA JA8 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) and other FORD models
Shock absorber
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD5,2
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
- Please note: all work on the car – Ford Fiesta JA8 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 7Move the part aside.
- Step 8Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 9Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 10Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 12Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Fiesta JA8. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 14Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 15Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 16Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
- Step 17Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 18Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5.2. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 19Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC experts recommend:Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
- Step 20Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
- Step 21Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5.2. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
- Step 22Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.Step 23Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 24Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip from AUTODOC experts:To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
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