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:
DISASSEMBLY
All vehicles
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the rear bumper cover harness electrical connectors.
Separate the wire harness guides and remove the rear bumper cover wire harness.
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Removal
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
Position the front seat in the full forward position.
Position the rear sea..