Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - FWD / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Component Location

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Suspension / 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

Rear Suspension - FWD

Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Overview

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...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Specifications

Firing order Item Value Firing order 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 Spark Plug Item Value Spark plug 12405 Spark plug gap 0...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Axle Assembly

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the rear subframe - AWD. Refer to: Rear Subframe - AWD (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation). Remove the bolts and the RDU front mounting brackets...

Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (204-02B Rear Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear toe adjustment retainers and remove the wheel knuckle mounting bracket.
Torque:
Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Stage 2: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)