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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current SCCM installed. If the
current SCCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may
prompt for As-Built data as part of the repair...
Preliminary Inspection
Road test the vehicle.
If any suspension alignment or ride height concerns are present, REFER to Symptom Chart: Suspension System.
Verify the customer concern by carrying out a road test
on a smooth road...