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DIY! - Ford Ka Rear Shock Absorber Replacement - [4K]

2022-02-05 · 34:06 · 63,440 views

Video by Paulo — Paulo's Garage.

🔊 Original Workshop Audio in Portuguese
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All torque specifications, tools, replaced parts, and step-by-step procedures are fully translated in the technical table below.

Rear shock absorber replacement on a Ford Ka done at home, disassembling the assembly and replacing worn components. The video treats the maintenance as a relatively straightforward job while inspecting other rear suspension details

TECHNICAL GUIDE / FULL PROCEDUREStep-by-Step Procedure: Ford Ka Rear Suspension (Shock Absorbers, Axle Bushings & Torques)→

📋 Quick Overview / Problem & Solution

Application: Ford Ka, for rear shock absorber, bushing, mount, bump stop, and boot overhaul and replacement.

Symptom / Problem: The video guides visual inspection for leaks and play in the rear shock absorber bushing.

Procedure & Result: The rear assembly is disassembled, receives new components, and is reassembled onto the car.

⚡ Tightening Torques & Specifications

Component Specified Torque Assembly Notes
rear torsion beam axle bushing 67 N·m Value read from technical manual. 6.8 kgf·m × 9.81 = 66.7 N·m.
rear shock absorber lower bolt 118 N·m Value read from technical manual. 12 kgf·m × 9.81 = 117.7 N·m.

Video chapters

  • 00:00 Let's get started
  • 00:05 Visual inspection of shock absorbers, checking for leaks
  • 01:05 Checking rear shock absorber bushing play
  • 01:25 How to remove the rear shock absorber?
  • 04:34 Bench testing and inspecting the shock absorber
  • 05:10 Disassembling the shock absorber strut mount assembly
  • 10:20 Ford Ka rear suspension exploded view
  • 12:05 How to remove the rear shock absorber bushing?
  • 13:57 Painting the rear axle beam
  • 14:58 New rear suspension replacement parts
  • 16:58 Old vs. new upper strut mount
  • 19:32 How to assemble mount, bump stop, and boot on the rear shock?
  • 23:30 How to install the rear shock absorber bushing?
  • 26:57 How to mount the rear shock absorber onto the car?
  • 31:20 Ford Ka rear suspension torque specifications

Tools used

Parts mentioned / replaced