Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - AWD / 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: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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

1. Remove and discard rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

1. 
   
   1. Remove the retainers.
      
   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. Install 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.

   Install the new rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

1. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

   Tighten the rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
   Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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