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How to change rear shock absorbers on FORD FUSION (JU_) – 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.
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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for FUSION (JU_) and other FORD models
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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
Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD FUSION (JU_). 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 FUSION (JU_). Use the following procedure:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. - Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD FUSION (JU_) - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a clip removal tool. - Step 7
Move the part aside. - Step 8
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 9
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 10
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 11
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 12
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 13
Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD FUSION (JU_). AUTODOC recommends:Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms. - Step 14
Remove the shock absorber. - Step 15
Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 16
Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a shock absorber socket #DD6. - Step 17
Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD FUSION (JU_). 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. - Step 18
Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber. - Step 19
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. - Step 20
Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 21
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 FUSION (JU_)
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