Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 5 (2003)
4. WARNING: The spring is under extreme tension, care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal
injury.
Remove the spring.
5. If the spring is to be removed from the coil spring compressor, mark the position of the coil spring compressor to the spring to aid installation.
Installation
NOTE: Final tightening of the shock absorber lower retaining bolt should be carried out when the vehicle weight is on the road wheels.
1. CAUTION: Make sure the top seat mounting is installed, and the spring ends butt correctly against the upper and lower spring seats.
Install the spring.
2. NOTE: Do not fully tighten the shock absorber lower retaining bolt at this stage.
Attach the shock absorber to the wheel knuckle.
3. Install the rear wheel and tire.
4. Tighten the shock absorber lower retaining bolt.
