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:
General Specifications
Item
Specification
Ball Joint Deflection
Lower
0-0.2 mm (0-0.008 in)
Front Ride Height
AWD vehicles
53.3 mm (2.098 in) ± 12 mm (0.472 in)
FWD vehicles
33.6 mm (1.322 in) ± 12 mm (0.472 in)
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Check
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the RDU fluid fill plug.
Correct the rear axle oil level if necessary.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifica..