2007 FORD FIESTA suspension

204-01 -9 Front Suspension 204-0 I -9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Stabilizer Bar(l4 752 0)
i , Special Tool(s1
General Equipment
205524
I Transmission jack 1
Alignment Pins, Subframe
205-524 (1 5-1 22)
I Wooden block I
Removal
1. N0TE:Make sure the road wheels are in the
straight ahead position.
Centralize the steering and lock
it in position.
2. Detach the steering column shaft from the
steering gear pinion.
Discard the retaining bolt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to: Jacking
(100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description
and Operation)
I Lifting (1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
4. N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the
ball joint from rotating.
Detach the stabilizer bar connecting link from
the stabilizer bar on both sides.
5. Remove the engine support insulator.
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204-01 -1 0 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 0
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
6. Detach the exhaust system from the exhaust 12. Remove the stabilizer bar bushings.
hanger insulator. For additional information, refer to: Front
Stabilizer Bar Bushing
(204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and lnstallation).
Installation
1. Install the stabilizer bar bushings.
For additional information, refer to: Front
Stabilizer Bar Bushing
(204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and lnstallation).
2. Position the stabilizer bar on the
crossmember.
3. N0TE:Do not fully tighten the stabilizer bar
7. Using a suitable transmission jack and a clamp
retaining bolts at this stage.
wooden block, support the crossmember.
Install the stabilizer bar clamp on both sides.
8. Remove the crossmember retaining bolts on
both sides.
4' AWARNING:~~~~ installing the stabilizer
bar, the measurement must be taken in a
9. Lower the crossmember to gain access to
the stabilizer bar. vertical plane
between the crossmember and
the stabilizer bar. Failure to follow this
10. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp on both instruction
may result in personal injury.
sides. Set the stabilizer bar to the installation
setting.
11. Remove the stabilizer bar.
Using cable ties, support the stabilizer bar
on both sides.
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204-01 -1 I Front Suspension 204-01 -1 1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
5. Install the stabilizer bar.
i Tighten the bolts in two stages. Stage 1 : 10 Nm.
Stage 2: 55 Nm.
6. Remove the cable ties.
7. Using the transmission jack and the wooden
block, position the crossmember.
8. N0TE:Use the inner crossmember retaining
bolt to locate the special tools.
Install the special tools on both sides.
&AUTION:W~~I~ tightening the
crossmember retaining bolts, make sure the
crossmember does not move. Install the
crossmember retaining bolts on
both sides.
10. Remove the special tools.
11. Install the crossmember inner retaining
bolts on both sides.
12. Remove the transmission jack and wooden
block.
13. Attach the exhaust system to the exhaust
hanger insulator.
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204-01 -1 2 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 2 ---- - -
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
14. Install the engine support insulator. 18. Check the toe setting and adjust as
necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications
(204-00 Suspension
System
- General Information,
Specifications)
I Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension
System
- General Information, General
Procedures).
15. N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the
ball joint from rotating.
Attach the stabilizer bar connecting link to
the stabilizer bar on both sides.
16. Lower the vehicle.
7m AWARNING:I~~~~II a new steering column
to steering gear pinion retaining bolt.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.
Attach the steering column shaft to the
steering gear pinion.
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204-01 =I 3 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Knuckle(l4 343 0)
I Special Tool(s)
I Lever, Wheel Knuckle
I I Installer, Halfshaft I
I I Separator, Ball Joint I
2. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top
mount retaining nuts by five turns.
3. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal
and Installation).
4. N0TE:Make a note of the position of the
brake hose, to aid installation.
Detach the brake hose from the brake hose
support bracket.
--
General Equipment Remove the retaining clip.
Three leg puller
Removal
All vehicles
1. Loosen the wheel hub retaining nut.
'' &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake caliper and
anchor plate to prevent load being placed
on the brake hose.
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204-01 -1 4 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Detach the brake caliper and anchor plate N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball
from the wheel knuckle. joint stud from rotating. f
6. Remove the brake disc.
Remove and discard the retaining washer (if
equipped).
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
7. Detach the wheel speed sensor from the
wheel knuckle.
All vehicles
*= &AUTION:L~~~~ the tie-rod end retaining
nut in place to protect the ball joint stud. Loosen
the tie-rod end retaining nut.
k
&AuTl~N:~rotect the ball joint seal using
a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod end
from the wheel knuckle.
1. Release the tie-rod end.
2. Remove and discard the tie rod end retaining
nut.
/'-
lorn A~AuT10N:~rotect the ball joint seal
using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Detach the lower arm ball joint from the
wheel knuckle.
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204-01 -1 5 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove the heat shield. Using a suitable three leg puller, detach the
wheel hub from the halfshaft.
11. Remove and discard the wheel hub
retaining nut.
14. Using the special tool, remove the wheel
knuckle.
12. Remove the wheel knuckle to suspension
strut pinch bolt.
Installation
13. N0TE:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint
must not be bent more than
18 degrees.
The outer joint must not be bent more than
45 degrees.
All vehicles
I. Install the wheel knuckle.
2m ~CAUTION:M~~~ sure the halfshaft is
completely installed into the wheel hub.
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204-01 -1 6 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Using the special tool, attach the wheel hub 5. AWARNING:lnstall a new tie-rod end to the halfshaft.
retaining nut. Failure to follow this f
3m ACAUTION:M~~~ sure the heat shield is
installed to prevent damage to the ball joint.
Install the heat shield.
4m &AUTION:T~~ lower arm pinch bolt must
be installed from the rear of the wheel
knuckle. instruction
may result in personal injury.

N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball
joint stud from rotating.
Attach the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle.
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
6. Attach the wheel speed sensor to the wheel
knuckle.
Attach the lower arm ball joint to the wheel
knuckle.
All vehicles
7. Install the brake disc.
8m &AUTION:DO not twist the brake hose
when attaching the brake caliper to prevent
damage to the brake hose.
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