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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:
FORD Transit Mk6 Bus (V347, V348, FD, FB, FS, FZ, FC) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Bus (V347, V348, FD, FB, FS, FZ, FC) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Bus (V347, V348, FD, FB, FS, FZ, FC) 2.2 TDCi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FORD Transit Mk6 Bus (V347, V348, FD, FB, FS, FZ, FC) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Bus (V347, V348, FD, FB, FS, FZ, FC) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Bus (V347, V348, FD, FB, FS, FZ, FC) 2.2 TDCi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Transit Mk6 Bus (V347, V348, FD, FB, FS, FZ, FC) and other FORD models
Shock absorber
Alternative products

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
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:
- Step 1If you are going to use a jack, secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
- Step 3Raise 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 4Unscrew the wheel nuts.Caution!To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Prop up the rear axle beam. If the car has been raised on a lift, use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 8Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use an 18 mm combination spanner. Use a 15 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 11Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 12Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 13Place 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.
- Step 14Install the fastening bolts.
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