Ford Focus Mk3 Front Suspension Spring Replacement

How to replace the broken spring, DIY step by step guide.
If your car is making some weird noises, clanking & knocking, the chances are a spring has broken.
I show how to check if the spring is at fault.
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[@simonvr46]

Excellent video, thank you. Having replaced a front coil spring on a MK2 focus about 10 years ago, it was good to watch your video and refresh my memory on replacing the spring.

[@aaanton11]

I use them for reference too, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@rockyhudson]

Great video. I really appreciate people like you, who record and document these jobs and make it look so easy. Will be doing mine today thanks to this video.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@rockyhudson]

@@aaanton11 One thing I'd suggest to people who are struggling to get the strut in to the hub carrier... don't push down on the hub carrier too much, you could part the CV inner joint...came a little close today :)

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@davidwebb8877]

Spot on video,I’ve recently had the top mount bearing replaced(it was making a creaking noise),but since it’s been replaced I’ve got a thud when reversing off drive or bumping up kerb,also car is rattling when driving over the slightest of bumps(near side front)mechanic has had a look and said everything looks ok and to get another suspension leg?

[@aaanton11]

Possible, might need a new top mount Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@terrychesham1676]

Top tip, to spread the clamp fit the bolt from the other side with a flat bar in the groove to spread the clamp slightly.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@gpaul340]

Good informative video. Good to know about the markings for bottom of coil spring, the marking on the bearing and then the direction the top mount itself points inwards towards the engine bay. Looking to do my shocks all round on my MK3 Focus over Christmas. I purchased the "LASER 3396 Strut Nut Tool Set 2 Piece 1/2"D // 5mm x 60mm & 5.5mm x 47mm" on eBay. You turn this 90 degrees in the back of the knuckle which makes it alot easier to take the strut out and then put back in.

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful!, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MrLiipasin]

Thank you. Perfect instructions. Did mine today, both sides springs dampers top parts etc.. + dogbones.

[@aaanton11]

Nice work! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@whobeeme1]

Nice video. A hint for next time. With the bolt removed, spread the hub carrier slightly using a large screwdriver. That will make it way easier to dismount and mount again :)

[@aaanton11]

Good tip! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@grahamprescott9426]

Very interesting. I watched as I am having to have both done on my focus st and was curious to see how it was done. Best left to the professional! Mine have both snapped at the bottom in the same place. Still holding just with less support at the bottom. Not sure I would have noticed unless the garage hadnt pointed it out.

[@aaanton11]

Glad you enjoyed it!, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@anuthepkitcharoen4611]

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[@johnmclelland7397]

Just followed this, very good but did encounter an issue when putting strut back in. On the way out I must have pushed too hard on the hub carrier downwards and managed to pop out the drive shaft. could not line up hub and strut when reassembling. did manage to get shaft back in place, then it was a snip. also when pushing strut back into carrier a gentle ease opening the jaws between the pinch bolt with a large flat blade driver helped, it dropped in without too much hammering. remember only to ease and not try and force open. Thanks for the tips and keep up the good work.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks John for the great information 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MrNugget425]

Hi John, I think I may have done the same, the hub is very low down and I've struggled to get the strut back in the hub, how did you notice the drives haft had come disconnected? Was it straightforward to put back? Thanks.

[@johnmclelland7397]

@@MrNugget425 I know this reply is very late, Just rotate the driveshaft until it sets into the splines then tap back into position.

[@BigBert70]

Thanks for the vid. I watched it because I am about to do the whole suspension on my focus.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@spandon]

Thanks again (the Mondy Mk3 one was good). Having done a few of these now I can offer the following 'insights'. If you don't undo the bottom ball joint the angle/pressure on fit (for removal and insertion into the knuckle) is wrong and hence needs all that faffing about with mallets/rams etc. If you open up the pinchbolt clamp gap by gently inserting a tapered cold chisel into it tapped from below, life becomes much easier...assuming the pinchbolt comes out intact that is.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@alanhartland6623]

Very Good Video and explanation of what details to consider on reassembly. Thanks for posting aaanton.👍

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@edilbertoduarte9221]

Excellent video very helpful. I couldn't stop noticing that you seem to like American stuff. You have a ford, Milwaukee tools and coors light beer.

[@aaanton11]

Right on!! Milwaukee & Snap-On two of the best tool manufacturers in the world!! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@saulrobinson9041]

Really helpful have a V40 which is focus chassis Volvo lid great hint on the ram

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jamessalmons3551]

Seems like more adds than other channels but decent content 7/10

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@richardhalpin7459]

Thanks for sharing i have to tackle both front springs on her car this week. Not looking forward to it 😢

[@aaanton11]

You can do it! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mikle65]

you have to spread the knuckle with either a chisel or with a socket designed for this, so it won't be that tight pushing it down. the tool 'Suspension Strut Spreader Socket' doesn't cost a lot.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Got the same car 🚗 ford focus mk3 titanium x diesel mate but when I turn my steering wheel something is scraping in the wheel arch

[@aaanton11]

This will most probably be the coil spring broken and rubbing at the top Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@GrandadPunchy]

My Sealey spring compressors av served me well. Nothing special, but they are the double hooked type at each end. Being a driveway warrior they serve me very well. I do not do enough springs to justify the outlay of a more expensive compression set, ie in a cage or the hydraulic type. BUT yes, the Sealey ones do the job, & are definitely safer than the single hooked type. In my VERY HUMBLE OPINION 😉😉😉😉 Thats my two pence worth 😂😂😂 Stay safe. Alan

[@aaanton11]

I think that's my next purchase, Thanks Alan for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@raduflorian7037]

Very good job....i have the twin brother...volvo c30 1.6d2...nice...keep up thr good work..ps. changed the fuel filter...first time..a nightmare to get it started...second time....not so much..thnxs😜😜👍👍👍

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@anthonygreenwood5852]

Very helpful vid, I’m just surprised that you didn’t crank the spring compressors up with that Milwaukee gun! I used a 1/2 inch air gun, which is probably weaker than the latest battery stuff.

[@aaanton11]

I have on some other videos, it’s a great bit of kit, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@brianfearn4246]

Very good video, am I right in thinking years ago road springs Very rarely broke because they were manufactured with thicker steel. They Probably use cheaper steel on moden cars now.

[@aaanton11]

You are correct, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@avpinstarter]

Im assuming you have a bench vice would it not be better to mount the leg in the vice first Im glad ive got a mk3 mondeo you seem to be good at fixing them missis has a mk3 focus so finding thee on youtube is a god send

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@davyboy380]

Very informative video, thanks mate you will help me do mine.Thanks again.

[@aaanton11]

No problem 👍 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@guyhorner8165]

Hi Aanton, I have the same (widow maker !) clamps as yours, made by Draper so they are good quality but I get very anxious when using them. Next time I have a suspension job, will invest in a different type, you cant gamble on safety. Will be interested to hear what ones you go for & if there any good.

[@aaanton11]

When I make the plunge I will make a video, Thanks guy for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@labradormcgraw]

Just paid £120 for this exact job at the local garage. Wish I'd seen this first. 😃

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@GrandadPunchy]

Morning Fella.... Clicked the like button, and hadn't watched the video.. 😉😉😉😉 Great content as always..... I do like it when someone gets EXCITED as I do when a difficult bolt/nut comes undone...... 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 I usually give out a WHOOP WHOOP...ON YES, COME ON...... . to the great amazement/delight of anyone walking past my driveway at the time.... On the other hand, should one round off or shear.. You'd think "Chubby Brown" was under the bonnet swearing for all he's worth... 😂😂😂😂😂 That must b some heater in your garage..... SHORT SLEEVES.... TOASTY. Or u filmed it a, while back.... Chilly down ere at Heathrow.... Getting ready for storm "Dennis" this weekend.... ☔☔☔☔☔🌩️🌩️🌩️🌩️🌩️ Stay safe mate. Av a great weekend. Alan

[@aaanton11]

I am so impressed with this heater, its 2 degrees out side, I can now ditch the hat and jumper and its roasting in the garage, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jyrkimalinen8261]

If you have to take the strut out, it's usually a smart move to change that strut bearing - or at least to grease it🙂

[@aaanton11]

If it was damaged I would replace it, but this one has only covered 40000 miles and was like new, Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@charlenepoole4869]

Quality blog as per normal x

[@aaanton11]

Thanks Charlene 👍🏻🛠

[@techman9894]

Nice video. Was it just me or was every one waiting for u to smack that abs sensor with the mallet. 😛

[@aaanton11]

Its my favourite tool, its my fingers I am more bothered about 😂Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@byronwellburn]

Good vid mate 👍

[@aaanton11]

Glad you enjoyed Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Lonewolf_rider]

Nice job, thanks for posting!💪🏼👍🏻

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@barrydoherty636]

Great video, well done.

[@aaanton11]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@capndave9158]

What are the torque settings please? great video!

[@aaanton11]

Sorry I don't have them, old skool just do the bolts up nice and tight lol Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@evieemaya88]

great tool at 11:07 . Can i ask anton mate what tonnage is it, as ive seen 4ton and 10 ton versions?

[@aaanton11]

amzn.to/37hnME1 its a 4 tonne unit, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nicolaeconstantin4]

Excelent video! 👍

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@toyotoe3732]

Hi Aanton. Thanks for video. Just wondering why you didn't remove hub carrier together with strut, then no need to remove pinch bolt?

[@aaanton11]

for me its all about removing as little as possible, to remove the hub carrier means removing the brakes, calliper, abs sensor wire, possible damage to the bottom ball joint, but there's no set rules, go with your gut, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@toyotoe3732]

@@aaanton11Point taken. If you come across a good coil spring compressor tool for the home mechanic appreciate if you could post a video. Thanks

[@Valerie_st220]

Great vid, doing mine tomorrow. which impact gun is that milwaukee? Looks meaty.

[@aaanton11]

Love this impact, kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaDSdYWEfrl6rKc Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@fpsmzungu2661]

perfekt thanks!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@markholyoak9790]

Nice job

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@bumgrape]

Great video I might just give it ago

[@aaanton11]

Go for it! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@bumgrape]

Update.....new spring on by myself because of the video... sadly I scratched some of the black plastic coating but I'm sure I will do better next time.

[@mohanbisset1269]

Brilliant ! Where are you based ? Can you do mine 😀

[@aaanton11]

sorry unfortunately not, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@markholyoak9790]

i use these Clarke CHT224 3piece Coil Spring Compressor 1801224

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Clix62]

www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ssc1000g-1-tonne-strut-spring-compresso/

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠