Car front and rear suspension Ford Focus Turnier 1

General information about the suspension
Outstanding handling: The Focus is praised by trade magazines for its balanced chassis setup with "zero offset" geometry of the lower wishbones and a negative steering...

Front suspension units
Independent wheel suspension: according to the MacPherson system (patent application filed in 1949), a compact module consisting of a shock absorber, a spring and a...

Rear suspension units
SLA rear axle suspension: separate axle body made of welded steel section. Axle components such as upper wishbone, lower wishbone, shock absorbers, springs, traction...

Amateur work on the chassis and steering
Chassis and steering work requires experience and often special tools, as well as optical or electronic measuring instruments. If in doubt, it is better to entrust the...

Checking shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers is mandatory after two sets of worn wheels. During their service life, shock absorbers mutate into air pumps: after about two sets of worn...

Telescopic shock absorber — design description
Your Focus is supported by what are called telescopic shock absorbers. They consist of a working cylinder in which a working piston equipped with a rod slides up and...

Checking the bearings of the wishbones of the independent suspension
Both bearings and the ball joint of the front wishbones are not subject to maintenance. The outer ball joint is located in a synthetic insert with long-term lubrication....

Checking the wheel bearing clearance
The Focus' wheels rotate on double ball bearings that are maintenance-free. Modern rear axle wheel bearings are designed to last around 150,000 km. The front axle wheel...

Replacing the wishbone (front)
Warped wishbones should always be replaced as a complete unit. However, worn bearing bushes can be replaced, although this work is best left to your workshop (see...

Replacing the shock absorber strut
Dismantling Raise the vehicle securely on a level surface and remove the front wheel. Disconnect the brake hose mount and the connecting rod to the stabilizer. Unscrew...

Replacing rear shock absorbers
Dismantling in 3-, 4-, 5-door models Remove the trunk trim. Unscrew the upper nut of the shock absorber. To do this, lock the pressure rod with a key with an internal...