How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.4 TDCi Ford Fiesta Mk5
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.0, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.6, 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, FORD Fiesta Mk5 Hatchback (JH1, JD1, JH3, JD3) 1.3 ROCAM … View more

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How to change strut mount on FORD FIESTA V Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit no.H6.
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Pliers
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. 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
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #15. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  9. Step 9
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    Take out the retainer clip and move the brake hose out of the bracket on the shock strut. Use a flat screwdriver. Use pliers.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Strut Mount on Ford Fiesta Mk5 2001 1.4 TDCi by yourself
    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
  13. Step 13
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    Lower the car. Open the bonnet.
  14. Step 14
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 15
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #13.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Fiesta V JH JD
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  17. Step 18
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  18. Step 19
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    Compress the spring.
  19. Step 20
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap.
  20. Step 21
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 23
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    Remove the top mount of the shock absorber strut together with the mount bearing. Use a flat screwdriver.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  24. Step 25
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    Install a new shock absorber strut mount into the mount bearing.
  25. Step 26
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing. Use a crowbar.
  26. Step 27
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 48 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – Ford Fiesta V JH JD. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  27. Step 28
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  28. Step 29
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    Install the shock strut mount cap.
  29. Step 30
    Decompress the spring.
    Step 31
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  30. Step 32
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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