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How to change rear strut mount on Ford Fiesta V JH JD – replacement guide
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FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.4 TDCi, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.3, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.3, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.6 16V, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.25 16V, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.25 16V, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) ST150 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.4 TDCi, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.3, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.3, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.6 16V, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.25 16V, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.25 16V, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) ST150 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change strut mount FORD FIESTA V Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) and other FORD models
Top strut mount
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
- Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
- During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Fiesta V JH JD
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 7Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Remove the fastening bolt.Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.Step 10Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 12Unscrew the shock absorber mount fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
- Step 14Remove the top strut mount.Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. Tip from AUTODOC:Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
- Step 15Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
- Step 16Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
- Step 17Tighten the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
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