OEM Ford Focus Leaf Spring

Ford Focus Leaf Spring Parts and Q&A

• Spring, Rear
  4S4Z-5560-EA
  Q: How to service and repair the leaf spring on a wagon on Ford Focus?

  A:

  Start leaf spring maintenance for the wagon by first taking off the rear wheel with its tire and then disconnecting the stabilizer bar from the rear lower arms. The proper transmission jack needs to elevate the rear lower arm 32 mm (1.25 inches) upward. The spring carries excessive tension during springs so users need to demonstrate caution because this level creates potential injury risks. The rear lower arm should be detached from the wheel knuckle followed by lowering the rear lower arm before removing the transmission jack. Another technician should assist in spring removal by extracting the stabilizer bar from the rear lower arm while dragging the rear lower arm downward. The correct installation of the top seat mounting must occur while the spring ends meet both the upper and lower spring seats. The spring installation requires assistance to pull the stabilizer bar from the rear lower arm while lifting the rear lower arm to its position. Use a clockwise rotation to position the spring correctly after ensuring its end meets the rear lower arm spring stop point while visible through the drain hole. Handle the spring with caution because its extremely tense state. At this point avoid using maximum torque with the rear lower arm to wheel knuckle bolt while the transmission jack will secure the rear lower arm into its position. Climb the rear lower arm 32 mm (1.25 inches) while performing wheel knuckle bolt tightening process. Reinstall the rear wheel with its tire before reinstalling the stabilizer bar onto the rear lower arms.