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
Turn signal bulb
NOTE:
RH rear lamp assembly shown, LH rear lamp assembly similar.
Remove the rear lamp assembly.
Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Remove the screws and the and the bulb holder.
Remove the turn signal bulb.
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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..