2006-11 Ford Focus Front Passenger Side Strut Assembly TRQ

1. step 1 : Accessing the Shocks and Struts Jump to 1:03

   • Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel while the car is on the ground
   • Jack the car up and remove the lug nuts and wheel
   • Pull the brake line from the bracket
   • Pull the ABS sensor out of its bracket
   • Remove the bolt on the upper stabilizer link. Spray with penetrating oil
   • Spray the bolt on the back side of the strut with penetrating oil
   • Use a socket to remove the 15mm bolt on the steering knuckle

2. step 2 : Removing the Strut Jump to 4:27

   • Spray penetrating oil where the strut connect with the steering knuckle
   • Use a 15mm socket to disconnect the tie rod. Use a jack and some wood to hold the tie rod up to help remove the bolt
   • If the vehicle has a broken spring lift up on the strut and hammer the steering knuckle until it loosens
   • Lift the strut up and out of the steering knuckle
   • Remove the three 13mm bolts up in the engine compartment
   • Pull the strut free

3. step 3 : Installing a New Strut Jump to 6:40

   • With the clip on the bottom of the strut facing inward, put the strut into place
   • Replace the bolts in the engine compartment
   • Pull the steering knuckle out and slide it on to the bottom of the strut
   • Replace the bolt that connects the strut to the steering knuckle. Do not tighten fully
   • Make sure the steering knuckle is below the taper on the strut
   • Make sure its at the right depth and moves properly
   • Tighten the bolt on the steering knuckle to between 65 and 70ft/lbs

4. step 4 : Reconnecting the Brackets and Sensors Jump to 9:52

   • Put the brake line back in place
   • Put the tie rod back in place and replace the nut
   • Replace the stabilizer link and bracket. Tighten the nut
   • Put the ABS sensor back in place
   • Jack the tie rod up and tighten the nut to 55 to 60ft/lbs
   • Replace the wheel and thread the lug nuts
   • Lower the car and tighten the lug nuts to 100ft/lbs in a crossing pattern
   • Tighten the bolts in the engine compartment to between 25 and 30ft/lbs

Tools needed for replacement

• General Tools

  Hammer

• Materials, Fluids, and Supplies

  Rust Penetrant

• Ratchets & Related

  1/2 Inch Breaker Bar

  Ratchet

  Socket Extensions

  Torque Wrench

• Sockets - Metric

  13mm Socket

  15mm Socket

  17mm Socket

  19mm Socket

• Star Drivers & Sockets

  T30 Driver

• Wrenches - Metric

  17mm Wrench