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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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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FORD TRANSIT Bus 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT Bus 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT Bus 2.2 TDCi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for TRANSIT Bus and other FORD models
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 2
Loosen 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 4
Unscrew the wheel nuts.Caution!To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts. - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Prop up the rear axle beam. If the car has been raised on a lift, use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 8
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 9
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use an 18 mm combination spanner. Use a 15 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 10
Remove the fastening bolts. - Step 11
Remove the shock absorber. - Step 12
Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 13
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. - Step 14
Install the fastening bolts.
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