lucas1787 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi,I have a T reg 1.6 zetec Focus.5dr. Its just failed on a N.S.R leaking shock absorber(only slight).Could anyone advise on how easy they are to change,do I need a special tool?.I dont mind having a go at things,as long as its not too involved.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alz Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 If your car is an hatch back (one nut inside & one bolt on the bottom) if estate it as top & bottom bolts the job is easy no special tools needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 If your car is an hatch back (one nut inside & one bolt on the bottom) if estate it as top & bottom bolts the job is easy no special tools needed yep, agree. all you will need is a basic socket set and a jack. very simple job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas1787 Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Mine is a hatch and did notice the nut inside the boot, but havent looked at the bootom one yet as I have not had the wheel off.I didnt know if there was any tension on these and you had to be careful undoing the nut/bolt.But from what you said,I might give it a go.Thanks for the advice Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocusTDDI Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Mine is a hatch and did notice the nut inside the boot, but havent looked at the bootom one yet as I have not had the wheel off.I didnt know if there was any tension on these and you had to be careful undoing the nut/bolt.But from what you said,I might give it a go.Thanks for the advice Dave No there's no tension on the shocks. did mine last week and it's just a 15mm bolt connecting bottom to car. Comes off really easy with an impact wrench too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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