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How to change track rod end on Ford Focus MK2 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.4, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 Ti, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.4, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 Ti, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change tie rod end / track rod end on FORD FOCUS 2 | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) and other FORD models
Track rod end
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC recommends:
- Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: track rod end – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC experts recommend:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
- Step 7Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 8Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
- Step 9Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 10Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 12Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 13Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Treat the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use copper grease.
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