Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Transit Mk7 van. 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
Replacement: shock absorbers – Ford Transit Mk7 van. 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 Mk7 van. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    If you are going to use a jack, secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
  3. Step 3
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    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.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel nuts.
    Caution!
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  12. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  13. 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.
  14. Step 14
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    Install the fastening bolts.
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