Where are the rear shocks located?

CHYANNE SHERIFF

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2013 FORD FOCUS
2.0L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
215,000 MILES

The car listed above is an SE model. The mechanic put the car on a lift and used a flashlight to show me the shocks. I thought you needed to remove the tire to get to the shocks. Also need to replace lower control arm bushing. Thank you

Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 2:23 PM

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SQM

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Hello,

On this vehicle the rear shocks might be able to be removed taking off the wheel. It may not provide enough clearance without taking off the wheels.
Removing the wheel will provide sufficient clearance to work on the shocks.

Look below, on the diagrams it shows the rear shock location.

Here are couple of helpful articles:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-shock-absorber
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement

I have attached the replacement procedure for the rear shock and the rear lower control arm below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 9:39 PM

CHYANNE SHERIFF

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Thank you. I thought the shocks were at the wheel, but the mechanic never took the wheel off. He put the car on a lift and went to the back of the car and using a flashlight looked under the car where the trunk was located. He was feeling around and said yeah you need shocks they feel dry. So that is why I was confused. Thanks

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Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 AT 7:30 AM

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