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.

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.

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

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 :)

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

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.

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.

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

Nice job, thanks for posting!💪🏼👍🏻

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

Great video, well done.

Quality blog as per normal x

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😜😜👍👍👍

Good vid mate 👍

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Excelent video! 👍

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

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.

Nice job

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.

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

perfekt thanks!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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🙂

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

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

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

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

Great video I might just give it ago

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

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

What are the torque settings please? great video!

I thought your supposed to change the springs in pairs not just 1 side

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

i use these Clarke CHT224 3piece Coil Spring Compressor 1801224

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