Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - FWD / Removal and Installation - Spring
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Spring Compressor | |
| Vise |
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.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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WARNING:
Take extra care when handling the compressed spring.
NOTICE: When installing a suitable spring compressor, use care not to damage the spring coating.
Compress the coil spring enough to relieve the tension and remove the spring.
Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
Use the General Equipment: Vise
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Installation
NOTE: Make sure that the spring is correctly located in the upper and lower spring seat.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Overview
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle)
Coil springs
Shock absorbers
Rear axle bushings
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel studs
Characteristics of rear axle:
Single-pipe
gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum
handling...
Removal and Installation - Rear Shock Absorber
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Outlet Line - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS)
Removal NOTICE: During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Pinpoint Test - DTC: M, Vehicles With: Rear Seat Side Airbag
B0082:11, B0082:12, B0082:13, B0082:1A Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 46 for schematic and connector information. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions The RCM continuously monitors the passenger seatbelt load limiter circuits for the following faults: Resistance out of range Unexpected voltage Short to ground Faulted passenger seatbelt load limite..
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Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shaft
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result.
NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent)
Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
