DIY saber repair Ford Focus 2 hatchback

In detail: do-it-yourself repair of a Ford Focus 2 hatchback saber from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

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In general, the question is this: For 4.5 pounds of mileage, the rubber stoppers for the tailgate on the hatch (fixed at the bottom left and right on the body next to the seal of the door itself) wiped the doors almost to the metal of the paintwork at the points of contact with it. On the door itself, a thick film is glued in these places (like thick scotch tape), but it is smaller in area than the places of contact between the door and the limiters and therefore did not protect.

Look at yourself - I'm sure all hatches are so

In this regard, the question is: How to solve this?

Dealer under warranty? But then you get to paint the whole door. And I don't need an extra painted part, for example.

Paint the pin with varnish yourself and stick something on.

What to do then brothers. Some kind of tin.

She will start to rot.

Image - DIY Ford Focus 2 hatchback saber repair

and why is it needed at all ?!

separately there are illuminated frames, it will only be easier to power it from the fog lamp
but I'm not very interested in getting those. inspection, since the mere fact that the car is tinted no longer allows it to be done.

Also, the chrome door trim came off completely.
I disassembled everything, glued the fasteners with two-component glue Moment (Super Epoxy Moment) + fixed with plastic epoxy Moment (Epoxylin DUO Moment). The native gasket is glued only to the lining, there is no use from it as a retainer, so I glued it with 3M double-sided black tape.
As a result, everything is held tightly, there is no gap at all in the center, minimal at the edges.
ps at the same time painted chrome in gloss black

Video (click to play).

Cake
well, as if, according to the requirements, the number should be highlighted

Akel1To
I understand that glued to the body eh? and change the light bulb or something?

My saber on TO-2 was replaced under warranty (chrome got it), but then I drove for 2 weeks without an emblem until they called that it came. They stuck in 1 min. she is on skoche.

So I finished repairing the saber.

First, I washed the attachment points with a degreaser. Then I filled the fasteners with DoneDeal two-component glue (4 minute transparent epoxy adhesion). He poured five layers, with intermediate drying, until he used up all the glue.
I recommend that after gluing the fasteners with only one layer, as soon as it hardens a little, try on the machine how the saber will stand up.

Then he coated the fasteners with Moment Epoxylin DUO - a two-component plasticine, which hardens when mixed.

I used the old rubber gasket. I tore it off, washed it with a degreaser and glued it to the saber with a “rubber” moment. For greater protection from moisture, before attaching the saber over the rubber gasket, I missed it with a transparent sealant. As a result, a sealant was smeared between the door and the saber. I didn't use scotch tape, because I have a video camera there.

I bought glue, degreaser, sealant in St. Petersburg at Avtomag (except Moment).

Hopefully enough for a long time. Thanks to Akel1To and STASIK007, used their recommendations.

Ford Focus 2 car has become very popular in our country. It is used everywhere, in a wide variety of climatic conditions. Such operation does not in the best way affect the condition of the paintwork and plastic elements of the body. From drops
temperatures and sunlight affect the front and rear emblems on the car.

A faded or peeling emblem spoils the entire appearance of the car, so it is better to replace it with a new or restyled one.Replacing or removing these elements is also necessary when painting a car.

Replacing the front emblem is very easy, for this it is enough to unscrew the fastening bolt from the inside of the radiator grill, it is located next to the bonnet lock cylinder.

The rear one is attached to the trunk lid with double-sided tape, for this reason, its replacement is more difficult. The easiest option is to pass a fishing line or string from one edge of the emblem and pull it along the body. In this way, it is necessary to separate it from both sides. After such actions, it will come out quite easily.

Rear emblem Ford Focus 2 restyling can be removed with a household hair dryer. To do this, warm it up and use a fishing line or string to separate it from the trunk lid. With this method, it is important not to overheat the surrounding parts, which may darken or deform.

After removing the emblem, you can try to restore it by contacting airbrushing specialists, who can change it beyond recognition. Such a move will separate the car from the stream and give it originality.

You can go the simpler route by ordering or buying a badge in the store.

Let it be not in the topic of construction, which dominates on this site, but I did not find a sensible guide for repairing the Focus rear suspension, collecting information in fits and starts on the forums. Hope it comes in handy for someone! Go.

All owners of the second Focuses sooner or later are faced with the repair of the rear suspension. First of all, the idea comes to visit a car service, where for this procedure they will announce a price comparable to the purchase of used Zhiguli. The service is not to blame, the idea belongs to Henry Ford, who offered to sell cheap cars and expensive spare parts for them, but this is not about that now. If the owner of the Focus has everything in order with his hands, tools and has a piece of land or a garage, then there is an option to save money and repair everything with his own hands. In this article, using my example, I will show you how to do this. It's about Ford Focus 2 pre-styling wagon 2006.

First you need to prepare.

We need the following tool:

set of heads;
a pair of sets of open-end wrenches;
hexagons;
hammer just in case;
three-legged puller;
car jack;
hydraulic jack;
ties for springs;
vdshka or other similar slurry;
in a bad situation angle grinder or in the common people "grinder" with a disc diameter of 125 mm. This is important because 115 is missing there;
lithol;
a device for pressing out oil seals (we will dwell on it in more detail below);
a bunch of scraps from the boards. You will definitely need to put something. I have a construction site, so there was no problem with that;
a couple of days of free time (maybe someone will do it faster, but I got that much);

We put the ties on the spring, squeeze it as much as the ties allow. Most likely, it will not be possible to remove it, but this is not necessary.

We lift the main lever on which the wheel is installed

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and unscrew the bolt that holds the spring arm.

We take out the spring, move the lever down so as not to interfere.

We unscrew the upper and lower wishbones, and at the same time the shock absorber from the bottom.

Remove the handbrake cable from the hook.

We unscrew the small bolt in the photo below, it is the wires going to the traction control system (ABS) sensor

Disconnect the ABS terminal and unscrew the 2 bolts that hold the wishbone.

We carefully set it aside, trying very hard not to damage anything. We wipe the sweat from our forehead, take a break. Now there is free access to the transverse upper and lower arms, it's time to replace them.

Here it is the silent block of the longitudinal rear arm.

I have it even in normal condition, but since I started replacing it, I need to change it. The trouble is that you have to squeeze it out. do not try to knock it out, it is useless. This is where we need a special device in the form of a metal cylinder.I was made by his acquaintance turner quite inexpensively. I know that turners are in short supply these days, but they are there!

It is a cylinder with a diameter of 58 mm, a height of 70 mm, an inner diameter of 35 mm and a glass depth of 50 mm. We put on the puller and gently press

The glass allows you to evenly press on the entire silent block and it slowly comes out

Here is the result. Extruded silent block

We change the silent block to a new one and press it into place. Try to position it the same way as the old one. I mean the location of the "ears". The photo below shows the final stage. Pay attention to the plates, I put them so that the adaptive glass would stand level.

It remains to unscrew the spring-loaded lever. This was the most difficult action for me, both levers did not want to unscrew and I had to cut them down. It is not very pleasant, especially lying under the car, but what to do. necessary! The lever is attached to the beam with an eccentric bolt and two neat cuts must be made between the lever and the beam. As a result, we get such an old lever with a sawed-off bolt.

Further, we collect everything in the reverse order. I would recommend that you first assemble everything without tightening it, put a jack under the lever, as in the photo below. This will simulate a wheel on the road and the rubber bands will fall into place.

After that, you can stretch everything thoroughly. In this way, for a couple of days off at the dacha, you can save a decent amount. And have a good time!

This video clearly shows how to repair the so-called SABLI for Ford Focus 2 2008 in the back of a hatchback! Enjoy watching everyone!

I decided to put the trunk lid handle or the saber under the saber on the Fpord Focus 2 restyled 1581833 gasket. After painting the saber, the gasket was not installed for me. The gasket number is 1 532 509. Everything is done very quickly. Good luck to all!

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In this video, I decided to show one of the ways to replace the cabin filter at focus 2, as well as, as always, showed the part catalog number and talked about the difference between the filters, and of course we set up an experiment. Thanks to all! The composition "Rock Intro 4" belongs to the performer Audionautix. License: Creative Commons Attribution

Problem: the saber began to dangle a little in my Ford Focus. After reading the Internet, I decided to fix everything: I took it off and filled the attachment points with epoxy. It looks like I chose the wrong path and after a couple of days the epoxy burst, and the saber began to dangle even more. I looked at the price tag of the original - 11,000 rubles for the existential, I realized that I was completely satisfied with my old one. On one of the days of constant climbing into the trunk, the saber simply remained in my hands. Without thinking twice, I took a self-tapping screw with a press washer and self-made it. Later I deducted that it was possible to make metal corners to the fasteners and restore it, and I also drilled it in addition. I could have restored it, but now it would have been full of screws.
This is how it should have been done:

In this BZ if that is a great solution:

In general, the self-tapping screw did not save her for long. I started looking for analogs, and I turned up a version of Polcar for only 1,700 rubles, but it’s true, not dyed. Ordered it. Impressions from the analogue: it is painted with a gray primer, you can immediately start painting in the color of the car. The bolt smelt is a little crooked, but can be easily fixed with a clerical knife. I decided to cover it with carbon fiber, there was a roll left after the interior was tightened.

The difficulty is to pull it from the bottom, where the number is highlighted. As a result, it looks better. And this is a process ...

He covered the saber completely without a badge, put it on the car. beauty ... Maybe not as beautiful as painted in the color of the car, but after the complete absence of the saber, it looks much better.

The content of the article:
1. Do-it-yourself elimination of chipped Ford Focus body paint
2. Kit for touching up chips Ford Focus ...

If anyone manages to surprise the automotive world from time to time, it is old man Ford. The number of his ingenious finds and mediocre failures that happened over one hundred and ten years of continuous car production is off the charts. To the credit of the company, it is worth noting: failures happen ten times less often than victories.

One of the cardinal successes was the decision to release the Ford Focus car. The model - in any of its modifications - is extremely popular in Russia and worldwide. Noticing the desire of the buyer to give the serial Ford Focus features of a pronounced individuality, the manufacturer released the second, improved generation of the car.

Users refer to the Ford Focus 2 as a car that is extremely supportive of tuning efforts. Almost everything you need to tuning Ford Focus 2 today can be found and ordered online. Authoritative opinion: Ford Focus 2 is an ideal tuning acceptor and easily lends itself to it.

One of the options for tuning the engine can be its transformation from atmospheric to supercharged. Of course, you can simply immediately purchase a Ford Focus ST, already equipped at the factory with a 225-horsepower unit. But it is worth considering that DIY tuning, will give your car a special personality.

In many online stores, you can easily buy the kit necessary for installation. In addition to the turbine itself, which is presented in several versions, it includes a set of nozzles and a front intercooler.

An example of a successful package is the Garrett GT28 RS turbine, complete with HKS electronics and HKS SSQV pressure relief valve. At the same time, it is recommended to replace standard fuel injectors with standard ones from Saab. Preliminary calculations show that after the modernization, the engine will become 230 hp.

As you know, turbocharging adds strength by increasing the oxygen concentration in the combustion chamber. In this case, the temperature regime changes, and the piston and valve groups are forced to withstand increased loads. Replacing the native piston group with a tuning one, installing valves with a large diameter of the plates in such a situation will not be superfluous at all.

The intake system is upgraded with a 60mm throttle body and a Cosworth receiver. Despite the fact that the receiver is designed for a 2.3 engine, its operation on a two-liter turbocharged engine is quite correct.

Replacing the camshaft helps the engine breathe easier. The choice of the camshaft depends on the expected effect. With a camshaft with a large cam eccentricity and a long overlap, a good increase in power can be achieved. However, it will only be felt at high revs. To improve throttle response and eliminate traction dips at low rpm, a torque-type camshaft should be taken.

Of such kind tuning Ford Focus 2 do it yourself It is not easy to achieve, but the greatness of the goals justifies the volume of funds spent.

Replacing the K&N air filter with a beautiful and efficient AEM (zero resistance) will complete the complex transformations. Do not be afraid of tales about the uselessness of "zeroes": this device belongs to a new generation of dry-type filters with the ability to retain particles up to 1 micron in size.

Every modern car has a "think tank" that is responsible for fuel injection, setting the ignition timing, maintaining optimal engine speed and much more. As a standard, all program settings are set by the manufacturer according to the principle of the "golden mean", which gives the car owner the opportunity to increase the power and torque of the engine by flashing the "brains", and for the company to remove the restriction from the speed and speed.

The main advantage of this type of tuning over others is the absence of mechanical interference in the engine, which is quite often (and not without reason) feared by many car owners.

The most effective chip tuning on turbocharged engines. According to various estimates, the engine power after such an operation is guaranteed to increase from 5%, and according to stories - even by 30%, depending on the success of the selection of the flashing version and the romance of the appraiser.

In the days of Schubert, such wheels may have been the inspiration for poets. Our goal is to make do it yourself such tuning Ford Focus 2so that even the royal crews would be jealous. Therefore, original light-alloy wheels will become an essential component of our vehicle's personality.

As you know, the production of cast, forged and combined light-alloy wheels is carried out in compliance with the high precision of the products. Accordingly, balancing wheels with such discs requires less effort. The use of high-quality wheels reduces wear on the steering gear and bearings.

The light weight of individual models of alloy wheels reduces the inertia of the wheels, which improves the car's handling, adds acceleration dynamics, and facilitates braking. Tuning Ford Focus 2 is best done with 18-inch casting. If you reduce the ground clearance of the car at the same time as replacing the wheel disks, the car will take on the appearance of a sports car.

Try to give the car expressiveness by chrome plating some of its parts. With a successful combination of the brilliance of alloy wheels with the shine of nickel and chrome, you can achieve a very good result. They will look after you, sigh and envy.

For a good suspension, I remember, the Musketeers drove to England, regardless of losses. We will take a different path. By replacing the standard springs of our Focus with variable coil springs, we will make the car even more like a sports car. This not only lowers the fit of the car body, but also improves handling. In addition, the use of such springs prevents the car from sagging during loading.

Having equipped the car with gas shock absorbers, we will complete the cycle of transformations of our handsome man. Skilled tuning of adjustable shock absorbers plays an important role in improving the handling and "obedience" of the car.

It will not be superfluous to remember this view tuning Ford Focus 2as the installation of various struts to prevent deformation of the body during maneuvers at high speeds. Correctly installed spacers will not only protect your vehicle, but under certain circumstances will help keep you alive.

All these changes will give our car excellent stability and handling in extreme driving. At the same time, the comfort of a quiet movement will not be affected in any way.

Tuning the exterior

It's time to take on the bodywork. V previous article we offered several options tuning the appearance of Ford Focus... Let's pay attention to shaving today.

Whether you simply remove logos or weld number grooves and doorknobs is up to you. But in the case of door handles, it is recommended to provide for door opening not only from the remote control. Small mechanical "secrets" will save you headaches if the remote control is lost or the battery runs out.

Airbrushing is a rather controversial artistically method of transforming a car. However, if you are successful, your Ford will become not only one and only, but will also acquire the characteristics of a real work of art. And then you will have to puzzle over pleasant offers from collectors of cars of unique decor.

Making airbrushing with your own hands without artistic skills is not easy. Isn't it easier to stick a ready-made vinyl film on the surface of the body? Among other things, the film protects the car paintwork from minor scratches and minor impacts.

An indisputable advantage of vinyl filmography is the ability to change the picture without much effort. After all, for this it is enough to remove the old film and stick a new one.

Custom colors, contrasting colors are a great way to decorate a car.

It will help to give the car an unusual look and body kit installation. Moreover, it can be purchased both in parts and in packages. There is a wide variety of kits available, including bumper and side skirts, spoiler, headlight covers and dual tailpipe trim. In addition, bumpers with false radiator grilles, side skirts and overlays on the rear pillars are quite common.

Let's pay attention to the headlights. Replacing the stock headlights of the Ford Focus 2 with stylish monoblocks with an LED marker strip, made in the spirit of the Audi A5, you will kill two birds with one stone. Firstly, the appearance of the car will change immediately. Secondly, the low beam spotlight lens will provide a high quality light spot regardless of weather conditions.

Options salon tuning Ford Focus 2 incredibly many. In the last article we showed: it all depends on the imagination and capabilities of the owner of the car. For example, you can drag the interior with tan leather and faux suede a tone darker. At the same time, perforate the seats and door inserts.

The discerning car owner will certainly love the LED backlighting of the dashboard, which gives the car a special charm in the dark.

Replacing the head unit with a modern multimedia complex will undoubtedly delight all lovers of high-quality sound. Plus, installing a good subwoofer in the trunk will add a manly voice to the sound.

We have presented you only a small part of the possible options. tuning Ford Focus 2... Now it depends only on you how your car will look, drive and sound!

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Trunk lid handle or saber for Ford Focus 2 restyling 1581833 1548766

In fact, the answer to this question depends on your goals. If you plan to constantly fix all the breakdowns of various Ford Focus 2 systems, then you will have to acquire a lot of tools and materials. There is a misconception that DIY repair is cheap. It should be noted that in practice, self-repair will require you to purchase a large number of devices and tools, and a standard set of keys and other devices will not be enough. As for the cost of such an event, sometimes it will be cheaper to pay a service station for repairs than to do everything yourself, especially if there is a risk of performing erroneous actions out of ignorance and inexperience.

So, among the necessary tools for Ford Focus are:

A set of keys.
Screwdriver Set.
Hammer.
Bulgarian.
Drill.
Welding.
Stationery knife, duct tape and many other little things.

You might be thinking, why do we need a grinder and welding if I'm not going to rebuild the body? But it was not so, because if you come across some kind of sour bolt or other part that is firmly stuck in its socket, then you will not be able to do without these tools. Therefore, for a Ford Focus 2 car, DIY repair will sometimes mean a manifestation of imagination and dexterity, the presence of an assistant can also be a prerequisite. If you are ready for this, you can troubleshoot yourself, but initially you need to make a certain investment.

Separately, I would like to dwell on such an issue as body repair. The fact is that making it yourself is rather difficult and expensive. Restoring the body is called straightening, which is performed in 2 stages:

Reshaping metal parts prior to road traffic accidents or corrosion.
Painting.

It will not work to paint a Ford Focus without special equipment, at least the quality of work and the duration of its effect will be a big question. If you still decide to straighten the body, then you need to follow the following steps:

Remove paint and primer from the damaged area using a scraper.
We straighten the element with a special hammer. This should be done slowly from one edge to the other. On the reverse side of the dent, an anvil should be placed, which matches the shape of the Ford Focus body element.
We knock out the metal, that is, we return it to its original form and shape. This can be done with a wooden mallet, straightening hammer, rubber chamber, or heating.
The method chosen depends on the severity and extent of the damage.
Putty, primer and paint the part.
The algorithm described above is a little chaotic, but it allows you to understand the main stages of Ford Focus 2 body repair and follow them in practice.

If the mileage of the Ford Focus 2 engine is quite large, then you will periodically encounter various malfunctions. Moreover, its condition can be significantly deteriorated when using substandard components, improper maintenance, etc.

Do-it-yourself Ford Focus 2 engine repair can be divided into the following types:

Let's start with the latter, temporary repair of defects is suitable in the event that a malfunction appeared on the road, and you need to get to your destination. Minor repairs include disassembling the motor and replacing worn parts. It should be noted that these two types are quite within the power to do it yourself.

The situation is different with overhaul, which involves removing the motor from the car and completely disassembling it, cleaning, replacing parts, etc. This is a rather expensive process and requires serious knowledge, and therefore it is better to entrust it to professionals.

In general, each type of repair on a Ford Focus has its own nuances, and therefore consider your capabilities and skills so that the repair time is as fast as possible. If you are sure that you are able to cope with a particular task, feel free to take on it. Good luck!

The rear suspension, installed on the second generation Ford Focus, has a multi-link design, due to this, a smooth ride of the car and confident behavior of the car on the road are achieved.

Rear suspension Ford Focus-2 - independent type, with a cross member in the middle, with four levers at each rear wheel (total levers - 8). The undercarriage consists of the following elements:

crossbars;
levers - rear lower, upper, front lower, longitudinal;
springs;
shock absorbers;
compression buffers.

All elements, except for the crossbeam, are paired, and an anti-roll bar with struts and bushings is also installed on the rear axle.

The Ford Focus-2 was produced in two body modifications - in a pre-styling version (2005-2008) and in a restyled version (2008-2011). After the modernization, there were some changes in the car, but the restyling did not touch the rear suspension - it remained the same.

In the domestic market, the overwhelming majority of Ford Focus-2 are only assembled in Russia, so it is difficult to talk about the quality of spare parts installed on cars assembled in Spain and Germany. But the cars assembled in Vsevolozhsk near St. Petersburg are quite reliable, and the rear suspension lasts a long time during normal operation.

If you do not drive the car at high speed on bad roads, the chassis will require more or less serious repairs on the run of about 100 thousand km, not earlier. As a rule, the trailing arms are the first to fail, the silent blocks wear out in them. The lever can not be completely changed, you can do with repressing the silent blocks, but in order to make such a repair, it is necessary to disassemble almost the entire suspension.

Rear shock absorbers on the "Second Focus" are distinguished by enviable "vitality", on average, the parts are nursed from 90 to 130 thousand km. The price of original spare parts is rather big, each shock absorber costs about 3.5 thousand rubles. But fortunately, on the Focus-2 there are parts of non-original production, moreover, of very decent quality. For example, Monroe or Kayaba shock absorbers can be purchased at a price of 2-2.5 thousand rubles. for 1 piece, and TRW spare parts are even cheaper. Also, these parts are produced by many other companies:

The stabilizer struts are usually the first to fail on many car models, but on the Ford Focus 2, these parts are surprisingly tenacious, sometimes nursing more than 100 thousand km.

Car owners of "Second Focuses" need to know that many spare parts for the car are suitable from Mazda 3, in particular, many of the rear suspension parts are practically the same. True, there is one difference - native Ford spare parts are more reliable than Mazda spare parts, although they are more expensive.

If oil spots appeared in the area of the rear shock absorber rod, and the car began to drive over the bumps with the rear part of the body swaying, the shock absorber is out of order and must be changed. We carry out the work as follows:

for convenience, remove the rear wheel;
we put an emphasis under the rear suspension (for example, an old unnecessary wheel disk), and we lower the car a little on a jack - it is necessary to make sure that the spring of the suspension compresses a little;
this is done so that when the shock absorber is removed, the spring does not straighten without load and does not shoot up;
we unscrew the lower bolt that holds the shock absorber, this will require a knob with a 15-inch head;
from the body (inside the wheel arch) we unscrew the two bolts securing the shock absorber support to the body, here you need a 10 socket wrench or a head with an extension and a crank;
dismantle the part to be replaced, install a new shock absorber in place, and assemble.

If there is a knock in the rear suspension area, it is likely that the stabilizer struts are worn out. Changing parts is quite simple, if there are no complications during removal, you can replace the stabilizer rack in half an hour or even faster.

It is convenient to replace it on a pit or on a lift; you do not need to remove the wheel to perform the operation. We carry out the work in the following order:

unscrew the nut with which the stand is attached to the wishbone, for this you need a 15 spanner spanner. To prevent the stand from turning along the axis when unscrewing the nut, hold it with a hexagon;
then with the same keys we unscrew the upper nut that holds the rack on the transverse arm;
having unscrewed the fasteners, we remove the old part, install a new one, this can be considered the work finished.

Everything was simple, but the old counter does not always turn away normally. The thread on the ball pin is clogged with dirt, and when you try to unscrew the nut, the hex wrench turns in the body of the pin. Before starting to untwist the connection, you must:

clean the threads on the stabilizer post from dirt;
sprinkle WD40 on it;
wait 15-20 minutes for the remaining dirt to "eat off".

Only then should you start loosening the nuts. If, nevertheless, the ball pin scrolls in the body, and the nut rotates with it, you will have to use a small grinder - cut off the worn out stabilizer bar.

In this case, the replacement of the L-shaped stabilizer struts is considered, but stabilizer struts of the so-called "direct" type can also be installed on the Ford Focus-2.

These details change even easier, there are practically no complications here.

Rear suspension repair Ford Focus 2: is it all that difficult or simple?
The word "repair" can plunge many motorists into a decent shock - everyone knows the prices charged by car repair shops for replacing parts. However, two factors will be good news:
Ford vehicles are distinguished by the durability of their parts and indispensable quality;
by design features (ease of assembly and disassembly), it is permissible to replace Ford parts by yourself.4 levers: one longitudinal, one upper and two lower: front and rear;

shock absorber;

stretcher;

anti-roll bar;

adjusting bolt;

brake shield;

silent block belonging to the trailing arm;

springs.

Rear suspension for Ford Focus

The most vulnerable part of the rear suspension of a Ford Focus is the silent blocks.
When is it worth taking and sorting out the rear suspension of the Ford Focus 2?

Rear Suspension Repair Parts

First of all, it is worth noting the quality with which car manufacturers approached during the assembly of their cars: the rear suspension parts are more than others characterized by their durability and reliability. However, even the strongest, sooner or later, will need either the repair of the component parts, or a complete replacement.

Rear stabilizers often need to be changed

Most of the suspension parts, on average, can withstand a mileage of 120-130 thousand km - a great value, one cannot but agree with this. As a warning and recommendation, we note that you should "climb under the car" only in the following cases:
the appearance of a specific knock in the rear suspension of your Ford Focus 2, a squeak, a hum (it is necessary to emphasize what is called), emanating from the rear suspension;
the car "passed" the prescribed 20,000 km, after which the manufacturer recommends a superficial inspection of the condition of the suspension parts;
the vehicle has landed in a deep hole or has been hit hard enough in some way to the suspension.

Bad road leads to suspension breakage

Check the condition of the suspension, preferably on a flyover or pit to facilitate access to all suspension elements of your Focus. In the most extreme case, a conventional jack, alternately installed under each wheel, can be an acceptable alternative. And check the front suspension.

Checking the rear suspension for one hundred.After lifting the wheel some distance from the ground for free rotation, spin it by hand. The wheel should rotate evenly and soundlessly (meaning, with the absence of extraneous tasks and squeaks).After making sure of the integrity, then you should grab the wheel from above and below, then pull on one side "towards yourself" and on the other - vice versa. With this manipulation, again, there should be no appearance of extraneous sounds or backlash. If there are any, press the brake, repeat the above operation and observe. If the problem disappears, then the problem lies in the bearings. Otherwise, we continue the journey through the suspension. Image - DIY Ford Focus 2 hatchback saber repair

Ford 2 Rear Suspension Bearing Replacement

How to replace rear pads ford focus 2.

Rear hub Ford Focus 2

Replacing the rear hub with bearing

Next, you should check the ball joints by squeezing the space between the steering knuckle and the suspension arm with a screwdriver. In case of backlash observation, we replace the support. A cracked cover, if any, is also removed and replaced.
Moving on to the anti-roll bars of the rear suspension of the Ford Focus 2. For a correct analysis, it is required to move the ball joints. We observe a backlash - we got caught: we change the shock absorber strut, in case of a negative result, we continue our "journey". Everything is subject to inspection: springs, bushings, even cushions and shock absorbers.

we tighten the spring with shock absorber ties

Also, an important point should be to check the oil level in the shock absorber, as well as its possible leaks.
Such part of the repair as the camber of the rear suspension of your Ford Focus 2 is strongly recommended, nevertheless, but to be carried out in auto repair shops. It is unlikely that you have a device "at hand" that can determine the discrepancy in degrees.
Self-replacement of the silent block of the rear suspension Ford Focus 2

Replacing rear traction silent blocks Ford Focus

The slightest thought about the need to devote a whole day to car repairs leads a number of motorists to a slight shock. They will prefer to go to the nearest and not very service station, where friendly and caring auto mechanics will carry out all the work on the replacement or repair of car components. However, having learned in advance the cost of such services, the desire to get down to business on their own will literally grow exponentially. In addition, all the same kind mechanics will almost certainly try to assure you on the quiet that not only some kind of silent block is subject to replacement in your car, but almost the entire rear suspension.

You should not scare and declare the impossibility of carrying out repair work related to the rear suspension, at least on the basis that such information would be a complete lie. You will need only N-th number of hours (usually, with the correct position of the hands relative to the fifth point, the whole operation takes about 3-6 hours) and the part itself that needs to be replaced. A set of silent blocks for the rear suspension of the Ford Focus 2 can be easily purchased at any car dealership. Tools for the job, of course.And so, let's start: in any convenient way we raise the rear axle of the car, then either we remove the spring, or, in order to avoid unnecessary physical exertion, we tighten the spring with ordinary ties. A support is installed under the main lever, then proceed to unscrewing the bolt securing the spring-loaded lever.Finally, we take out the spring / springs of the rear suspension of your favorite Ford Focus 2 and move the lever down. Image - DIY Ford Focus 2 hatchback saber repair

shock absorbers and springs for ford focus

One of the last steps will be to unscrew the two wishbones and the shock absorber. Along the way, we unhook the parking brake cable and then get rid of the bolt that secures the wires going to the ABS sensor. Now we disconnect the sensor terminal and then unscrew the bolts (the rear suspension bolts of the Ford Focus 2 are not distinguished by their plurality, which greatly facilitates the process) holding the wishbone. Finally, remove the silent block.

Replacing the salon block Ford Focus 2

Along the way, after disconnecting the wishbone, it is possible to independently replace the upper and lower arms.
Having obtained the long-awaited block, you are unlikely to find the time to rejoice.

The last step is to squeeze the silencer out of the socket in which it is located and the connection is very strong, by the way. There are two options for solving the problem: 1) we are taking it to a car repair shop, paying only for pressing; 2) we make a glass-like tool having a depth of 60 mm, a height of 70 and an outer with an inner one, diameters of 58 and 35, respectively, with which we squeeze out the silent block.
Immediately I want to warn about the need to press out the silent blocks from the rear suspension arms of your

Ford Focus (despite multiple videos) replacement of silent blocks (polyurethane)

exclusively in auto repair shops, or with special equipment - no knocking out with a hammer and a sledgehammer, no barbarism! Where hundreds of motorists allegedly went through this process "with a bang", it is on you that the "wedge" can converge.

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The installation of a new block is carried out in a similar manner to pressing out, then assembly is carried out in full observance of the reverse sequence of operations.