Ford Fiesta: Front Suspension / Front Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation
General
A newly developed McPherson front suspension with L-shaped lower arms is used.
The lower arm bushes have been enlarged compared with the previous model. This further improves front axle rigidity.
The shock absorbers are gas shock absorbers.
NOTE:
The ABS sensor
rings are built into the seals in the front wheel bearings. They must be
checked during servicing to ensure they are correctly positioned...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current ACM installed. If the
current ACM does not respond to the daignostic scan tool, the tool may
propmt for As-Built Data as part of the repair...
Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration
is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an
object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality
issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the
customer...
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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