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How to Change the Shock Absorbers on a Fiesta

Model: Ford Fiesta Fiesta 5, MK 5, MK V - Years 2002-2008
Part: Shocks

Do you want to remove the shock absorbers from your car? Here’s how to do it from underneath the vehicle. Use a socket wrench to unscrew the shock absorber mounting bolts, lift the car on a column lift, and remove the front wheel. Unscrew the shock absorber mounting bolts at the wheel hub (disconnect the brake line tubes with a screwdriver). Lift the bonnet and secure it, unscrew the bolts on the side, and remove the shock absorber from its housing (place a support under the bar). Install the new shock absorber on the car by reversing the disassembly steps. Replace damaged parts with identical type and size.

Updated on 10 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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