Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - FWD / Removal and Installation - Rear Shock Absorber

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Support the rear suspension.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

1. Remove and discard rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
   

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   1. Remove the retainer.
      
   2. Position aside the fender splash shield.
      
   3. Remove and discard the upper bolts and remove the rear shock absorber.
      

Installation

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   1. Position the rear shock absorber and install the rear shock absorber upper bolts.
      Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
   2. Position the fender splash shield.
      
   3. Fix the retainer.
      

1. NOTE: Only tighten the nuts finger tight at this stage.

   Iinstall the new rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
   

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   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

1. Tighten the rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
   Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

1. Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).