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:
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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Special Tool(s) /
General 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:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
NOTE:
Roof and body side removed for clarity..