Ford Ecosport: Suspension / Rear Suspension - FWD
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spring Compressor
Vise
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESA-M1C200-AESE-M1C171-A
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Item
Description
1
Shock absorber
2
Spring
3
Twist-beam rear axle
4
Rear axle bushing
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Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Conditioning Service Unit
Electronic Leak Detector
Air Conditioning Adaptor Kit
Leak detection
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C)
System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging procedure in Group 412.
Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor. Refer to the appro..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front stabilizer bracket bolts.
Torque:
37 lb.ft (50 ..