Ford Ecosport: Suspension / Front Suspension
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Surface Gauge
Check
Ride Height Measurement - Front
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat,
level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure...
Item
Description
1
Front stabilizer bar link
2
Stabilizer bar
3
Suspension strut and spring assembly
4
Subframe
5
Lower arm
6
Subframe attachment points
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Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not loosen any fittings or plugs on the high-pressure fuel pump.
Release the fuel system pressure.
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C Fuel System - General
Information - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), General Procedures).
Remove the intake manifold.
Refer to: Intake Manifold (303-01C Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129k..
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be
within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal
clearance.
Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and connecting rod bearing.
Position a piece of Plastigage across the bearing surface.
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