2007 FORD FIESTA Workshop Manual

204-01 -23 Front Suspension 204-01 -23
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Front Strut and Spring Assembly(l4 783 4)
Special Tool(s) I Compressor, Coil Spring
204-1 67 (I 4-042)
Adaptors for 204-1 67
204-1 67-0 1 (1 4-042-0 1
)
Loosen the thrust bearing retaining nut.
3. N0TE:When access to the strut or spring
only is required, remove items two through
five as a complete assembly.
Disassembly Disassemble the strut and spring assembly.
I. Remove the thrust bearing retaining nut.
AWARNING:T~~ spring is under extreme 2. Remove the top mount.
tension; care must be taken at all times. 3. Remove the thrust bearing and spring seat
Failure to follow this instruction may result assembly.
( ,' in personal injury. 4. Remove the boot.
Using the special tools, compress the spring. 5. Remove the bump stop.
6. Remove the spring.
2' &AUTION:U~~ an Allen key to prevent the
piston rod from rotating.
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204-01 -24 Front Suspension 204-0 1 -24
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
7. Remove the insulator pad.
Assembly
To assemble, reverse the disassembly
procedure.
/'
~CAUTION:T~~ ends of the spring must
locate correctly in the spring seats.
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204-02-1 Rear Suspension 204-02-1
SECTION 204-02 Rear Suspension
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear Suspension ........................................................................\
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Rear Suspension ........................................................................\
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Shock Absorber ........................................................................\
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Spring ........................................................................\
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Beam Axle ........................................................................\
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Wheel Spindle ........................................................................\
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' Rear Wheel Bearing ........................................................................\
............... '~ , Trailing Arm Bushing ........................................................................\
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204-02-2 Rear Suspension 204-02-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
I Shock absorber upper mount retaining bolts I 25 I 18 I - I
Item
Shock absorber lower mount retaining bolt
I Trailing arm bushing retaining bolts I 125 1 92 I - I
Nm
115
I drum brakes I I I I
Beam axle retaining bolts
Wheel spindle retaining bolts
- Vehicles with rear
Wheel spindle retaining bolts
- Vehicles with rear
disc brakes
Ib-ft
85
I Wheel hub retaining nut 1 235 1 173 1 - I
I b-in
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115
70
I Brake hose to brake caliper union I 15 I 11 I - I
I Brake tube to brake hose union I 15 I 11 I - I
85
52
I Wheel speed sensor retaining bolt I 9 I - I 80 I
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204-02-3 Rear Suspension 204-0213
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear Suspension
Overview
The rear suspension is a semi-independent In
addition, the diameter of the longitudinal
suspension. The track has been increased by 71 members
has been increased to increase stability
mm to 1444 mm. and to reduce unwanted movements
of the vehicle
around the longitudinal axis.
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204-0214 Rear Suspension 204-02-4
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
suspension will not be correct. The installation .
orientation of the support bearing is indicated with
an arrow.
sensor pick-up ring
1 3 1 stub axle I
1 4 1 Brake back plate assembly with brake I
1 5 1 Bracket I
1 6 1 Spring I
1 7 1 Shock absorber I
A significant modification is the replacement of the
previous Mc-Pherson suspension struts with
separate spring and shock absorber elements. This
results in more space in the area of the suspension
strut turrets, thus increasing the volume of the
luggage compartment. In addition, the forces from
the spring and shock absorber elements are now
dissipated separately and have been individually
optimised.
The shock absorbers are single-tube gas shock
absorbers.
It is important that the correct installation orientation
is adhered to when assembling the support
bearings, as otherwise the geometry of the rear
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204-02-5 Rear Suspension 204-02-5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Rear Suspension
I ' . REFER to Section 204-00 [Suspension System -
General Information].
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204-02-6 Rear Suspension 204-02-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Shock Absorber(l5 791 0)
General Equipment 5. Remove the shock absorber.
I Transmission jack I
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 [Wheels
and Tires].
2. Detach the fender splash shield from the
fender.
3. Using a suitable transmission jack, support
the beam axle.
4. Detach the shock absorber from the beam
axle.
Installation
I. Attach the shock absorber to the body.
2. N0TE:Do not fully tighten the shock
absorber lower mounting bolt at this stage.
Install the shock absorber.
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