Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - FWD / Removal and Installation - Spring

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Suspension / 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

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

Installation

NOTE: Make sure that the spring is correctly located in the upper and lower spring seat.

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...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Seat Cushion Cover

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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.