How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.2 TDCi Ford Transit Mk6 Minibus
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How to change rear shock absorbers on the FORD TRANSIT Bus – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Tools you might need:
A wire brush
WD-40 spray
An all-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
A torque wrench
A 15 mm combination spanner
An 18 mm combination spanner
A 21 mm combination spanner
A 15 mm socket
An 18 mm socket
A 21 mm socket
A 21 mm wheel impact socket
A ratchet wrench
A tommy bar
A transmission jack
Wheel chocks
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Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD TRANSIT Bus. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace shock absorbers in pairs on an axle.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All the work should be carried out with the engine switched off.
Replacement: shock absorbers – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    If you are going to use a jack, secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Warning!
    If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel nuts.
    Caution!
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Prop up the rear axle beam. If the car has been raised on a lift, use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use an 18 mm combination spanner. Use a 15 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Place the new shock absorber under the wheel arch.
    AUTODOC recommendation:
    Before installing a new shock absorber, you should prime it by pumping it 3–5 times by hand.
  12. Step 14
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    Install the fastening bolts.
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