Ford Fiesta: Front Suspension / Front Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Suspension / 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.

Front Suspension - Component Location. Description and Operation

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...

Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing. Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...

Other information:

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Airbag and Seatbelt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation

System Operation System Diagram - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Item Description 1 RCM 2 HS-CAN 3 Passenger Front Door Impact Severity Sensor 4 Driver Safety Belt Buckle Sensor 5 RF Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Sensor 6 RH Front Impact Severity Sensor 7 Driver Front Door Impact Severity Sen..

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Front Door Window Regulator. Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: Removal steps may contain installation details. NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar. All vehicles Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). Remove the adhesive tape covers. Vehicles with ma..

Brake Drum. Removal and Installation

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).