Ford Ecosport: Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System / Description and Operation - Frame Assembly - Overview
Overview
The front subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:
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aid in structural support.
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provide mounting surfaces for the steering gear.
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provide mounting surfaces for the front suspension lower
control arms, the transmission roll restrictor and for the front
stabilizer bar.
For body dimension specifications,
Refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Tie Rod End Remover
Transmission Jack
Removal
All vehicles
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LHD shown, RHD similar.
NOTE:
Repair individual door lock cylinders by discarding the
inoperative door lock cylinder and building a new door lock cylinder
using the appropriate lock repair service kit. The lock repair service
kit includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock to match
the key cut pattern for the vehicle, thus allowing for single p..
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-10-QLVC
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Check
Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle. Monitor the TFT
PID .
With the engine running in PARK on a level surface make
sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93° C
(185-2..