How to change rear strut mount on FORD Focus Mk3 Hatchback (DYB) – replacement guide (2024)

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Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III. List of the tools you'll need:

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.

1. Step 1

   

   Secure the wheels with chocks.

2. Step 2

   

   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

   

   Unscrew the wheel bolts.

   See Also

   How to change rear strut mount on Ford Focus MK2 – replacement guide

   Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III. AUTODOC recommends:

   To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.

4. Step 5

   

   Remove the wheel.

5. Step 6

   

   Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

6. Step 7

   

   Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

7. Step 8

   

   Unscrew the shock absorber mount fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

8. Step 9

   

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

9. Step 10

   

   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

    

    Remove the shock absorber.

11. Step 12

    

    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.

12. Step 13

    

    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

13. Step 14

    

    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.

14. Step 15

    

    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

15. Step 16

    

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

16. Step 17

    

    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.

17. Step 18

    

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

18. Step 19

    

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

19. Step 20

    

    Install the shock absorber mount using the center hole as a guide.

20. Step 21

    Screw in the shock absober mount fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

    Step 22

    

    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

21. Step 23

    

    Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.

22. Step 24

    

    Tighten the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.

23. Step 25

    

    Remove the support from under the rear arm.

24. Step 26

    

    Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.

25. Step 27

    

    Install the wheel.

    Replacement: strut mount – FORD FOCUS III. Tip:

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

26. Step 28

    

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

27. Step 29

    

    Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.

28. Step 30

    

    Remove the jacks and chocks.

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