Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - FWD / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Component Location
Item |
Description |
1 |
Shock absorber |
2 |
Spring |
3 |
Twist-beam rear axle |
4 |
Rear axle bushing |
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle)
Coil springs
Shock absorbers
Rear axle bushings
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel studs
Characteristics of rear axle:
Single-pipe
gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum
handling...
Other information:
Activation
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
The driver and passenger seat Belt-Minder® deactivating/activating can be carried out using the scan tool...
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or
damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a
painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...