Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - FWD / Disassembly and Assembly - Rear Shock Absorber

Materials

DISASSEMBLY

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: Disassembly steps in this procedure may contain assembly details.

NOTE: Typical assembly shown. actual application may vary.

1. Remove the rear shock absorber.
   Refer to: Rear Shock Absorber (204-02A Rear Suspension - FWD, Removal and Installation).
   

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   1. NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench on the rear shock absorber inner rod nut.

      NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the shock absorber inner rod from rotating while removing and installing the shock absorber nut.

      Lock the rear shock absorber inner rod.
      
   2. Remove the rear shock absorber nut.
      

1. NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench on the rear shock absorber inner rod nut.

   NOTE: Note the position of the components before disassembly.

   
   
   1. Remove the shock absorber top mount.
      
   2. Remove the jounce bumper.
      
   3. Remove the dust shield.
      

1. Inspect the shock absorber inner rod and push the rod into the cylinder.
   

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Make sure that the components are installed to the position noted before removal.

1. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
   

1. NOTICE: Take extra care not to damage the piston rod surface.

   NOTE: Make sure the grease is applied completely around the shock absorber inner rod. Do not allow grease to make contact with the shock absorber rod threads.

   NOTE: Avoid excess grease application, which can seep from the rod onto the outer can of the damper. A customer may misinterpret excess grease seepage as an oil leak from damper (false leak).

   Wearing rubber gloves, use a finger to move the specified grease material around the piston rod along the length of the shock absorber rod that makes contact with the jounce bumper plus an additional 15 mm (0.5 in). Grease quantity of approx. 0.3g to 0.5g. Replace the dust tube and jounce bumper assembly in a twisting motion to further distribute the grease.
   Material: Grease - Silicone (ESA-M1C200-A)

1. NOTICE: Make sure the components are correctly aligned during assembly.

   Assemble the dust shield into jounce bumper.
   

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   1. Install the jounce bumper and dust shield assembly.
      
   2. Install the shock absorber top mount.
      

   3. NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench on the rear shock absorber inner rod nut.

      NOTE: Utilize the hex holding feature to prevent the shock absorber inner rod from turning while installing the shock absorber inner rod nut.

      Install and tighten the new rear shock absorber nut.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

1. Install the rear shock absorber.
   Refer to: Rear Shock Absorber (204-02A Rear Suspension - FWD, Removal and Installation).