Important!
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) ST170, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) RS, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V Flexifuel View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Focus DAW. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #19
Shock absorber socket #DD5,2
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Clip removal tool
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Focus DAW. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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.
  • Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Focus DAW. Use the following procedure:
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 3
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    Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
  3. Step 4
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    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the boot front lower lining.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the clips from the plastic side panel. Use a clip removal tool.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the side plastic cover.
    Step 9
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 11
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket №DD5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  11. Step 13
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Focus DAW
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the wheel.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Focus DAW
  17. Step 19
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  18. Step 21
    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Focus DAW. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
    Step 22
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Focus DAW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  19. Step 23
    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
    Step 24
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Ford Focus DAW – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  20. Step 25
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 26
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 27
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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