Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.4 16V, FORD FUSION (JU_) 1.4

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear strut mount on FORD FIESTA 5 [TUTORIAL]

Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. List of the tools you'll need:

                        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

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

FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.4 16V

FORD FUSION (JU_) 1.4

FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.4 16V

FORD FUSION (JU_) 1.4

FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.4 16V

FORD FUSION (JU_) 1.4

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 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Fiesta V JH JD
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Clean the shock absorber fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a drive socket #15.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove 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 10

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 12

Unscrew the shock absorber mount fastening. Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
Step 14

Remove 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 15

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 16

Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 17

Tighten the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 50 nm torque.
Step 18

Treat the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 19

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.

Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. Tip:

To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
Step 21

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening.Use a drive socket #10.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 22

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 23

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 24

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:

Ford Fiesta V JH JD – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 25

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 26

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum.Use copper grease.
Step 27

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. Tip:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 29

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 30

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 31

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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