Car front suspension Ford Focus 2

Features of the front suspension design
The front suspension is independent, lever-spring type MacPherson, with telescopic shock absorber struts, coil springs, lower wishbones and anti-roll bar. Fig. 7.1 ....

Possible faults of the front suspension, their causes and methods of elimination
Cause of malfunction Method of elimination Noise and knocking when the car is moving Loosening of the fastening of the stabilizer bar brackets to the car body and its...

Removing and installing the shock absorber strut
You will need: wrenches "10", "13", "15", a chisel, a hammer. 1. Apply the parking brake and place wheel chocks under the rear wheels. 2. Remove the air intake box...

Shock absorber strut repair
Repairing the telescopic strut shock absorber usually does not lead to the desired result, so if necessary, we recommend replacing the shock absorber. You will need: an...

Replacing the upper shock absorber strut support
To replace the upper shock absorber strut support, you must remove the strut from the vehicle ( see "Removing and installing the shock absorber strut" ). For the process...

Replacing the ball joint
If the support check confirmed the need for its replacement ( see "Checking the technical condition of the front suspension parts on a vehicle" ), replace it. You will...

Replacing the front suspension arm
You will need: 15 and 18 mm wrenches, and a ball joint puller. 1. Apply the parking brake and place wheel chocks under the rear wheels. Jack up the front of the car and...

Replacing the front suspension stabilizer bar components
You will need: 13 and 15 mm wrenches, a 6 mm Allen key, and a flat-blade screwdriver. 1. Raise the front of the vehicle. 2. Apply penetrating lubricant such as WD-40 or...

Removing and installing the steering knuckle
1. Remove the decorative cap and loosen the hub bolt. 2. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Remove the wheel. 3. Completely unscrew the hub bolt. 4. Disconnect...

Replacing the front hub bearing
You will need a bearing puller. NOTE: We recommend replacing both front wheel hub bearings at the same time. 1. Remove the steering knuckle ( see "Removing and...

Removing and installing the front suspension crossmember
NOTE: It is more convenient to perform the work on a lift. You will need: wrenches (or socket heads) "10", "13", "21", TORX T25, a flat-blade screwdriver, a container...