How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.4 TDCi Ford Fiesta Mk5 Van
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How to change rear shock absorbers on FORD Fiesta Mk5 Van – replacement guide

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Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD FIESTA V Van. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Clip removal tool
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD FIESTA V Van. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD FIESTA V Van. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD FIESTA V Van
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a clip removal tool.
  6. Step 7
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    Move the part aside.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD FIESTA V Van. AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket #DD6.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD FIESTA V Van. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  18. Step 19
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket #DD6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  19. Step 20
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 21
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. FORD FIESTA V Van
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