Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - AWD / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Overview
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
- Coil springs
- Upper and lower arms
- Shock absorbers
- Stabilizer bar and links
- Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
- Wheel knuckles
- Wheel studs
- Differential carrier and trailing arm bushes
The rear suspension uses 2 parallel arms (1 upper and 1 lower). Each arm has a mounting position to the differential carrier and an attachment at the wheel knuckle. This suspension allows the wheels to react to road imperfections independent of each other. The shock absorber mounts to the lower arm and along with the spring, controls vertical movement. The stabilizer bar and links control suspension lean/sway.
Removal and Installation - Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
204-348/3Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub/Wheel Bearing
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
308-095Installer, Input Shaft Bearing
308-604Installer, Output Drive Flange Seal
308-643Installer, Input..
Other information:
Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Rear Drive Halfshafts
Preliminary Inspection NOTE: New rear drive halfshafts shall not be installed unless disassembly and inspection reveals unusual wear of parts not available in repair kits. Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possi..
Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Bumper Cover
Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation). On both sides. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer. Remove the screws. Tor..
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Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shaft
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result.
NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent)
Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
