How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.6 TDCi Ford Focus Mk3
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Change Ford Focus Mk3 1.6 TDCi Strut Mount yourself – manuals and video tutorials

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS III 1.6 Ti, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 Ti, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 Flexifuel, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 2.0 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 2.0 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 2.0 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 2.0 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 Ti, FORD FOCUS III 1.0 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III 1.0 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 LPG, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic, FORD FOCUS III 2.0 ST, FORD FOCUS III 2.0 Ti-GDi, FORD FOCUS III Electric, FORD FOCUS III 1.5 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III 1.5 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III 1.5 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic, FORD FOCUS III 1.5 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 2.0 TDCi, FORD FOCUS III 2.0 TDCi ST, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 Ti, FORD FOCUS III 1.0 EcoBoost (M1DH) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Vice
Wheel impact socket #19
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the shock absorber mount fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD FOCUS III
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 12
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
  16. Step 17
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
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