Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) 1.5 TDCi, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) 1.6 Ti, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) 1.0 EcoBoost, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) 1.0 EcoBoost, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) 1.6 Ti, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) 1.6 Ti View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs / front coil springs on FORD FIESTA JA8 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) and other FORD models
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Coil spring
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Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #18
HEX bit no.H6.
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Clip removal tool
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Ford Fiesta JA8. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #13.
  5. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  7. Step 7
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: coil springs – Ford Fiesta JA8. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  13. Step 13
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a clip removal tool.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 15
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    Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  17. Step 17
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 18
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 19
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  20. Step 20
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  21. Step 21
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  22. Step 22
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Fiesta JA8
  23. Step 23
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  24. Step 24
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  25. Step 25
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    Compress the spring.
  26. Step 26
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  27. Step 27
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  28. Step 28
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  29. Step 29
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
  30. Step 30
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    Release the coil spring.
  31. Step 31
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    Remove the spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  32. Step 32
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  33. Step 33
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    Compress the spring.
  34. Step 34
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    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  35. Step 35
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  36. Step 36
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 48 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  37. Step 37
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    Decompress the spring.
  38. Step 38
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
    Step 39
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
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