Ford Ecosport: Body and Paint / Front End Sheet Metal Repairs
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert ga..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the liftgate.
Refer to: Liftgate (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
Remove the liftgate upper hinge screw.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Remove the liftgate upper hinge nuts.
Torque:
17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
Remove ..
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. Axle..