Ford Fiesta: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Component Location. Description and Operation

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Component Location. Description and Operation

NOTE: Base model shown, ST similar.

Item	Description
1	Shock absorber
2	Spring
3	Twist-beam rear axle
4	Twist-beam rear axle receiver bearing

Rear Suspension

Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

Overview Characteristics of rear axle: Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle) Single-pipe gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum handling Axle suspension uses large rubber bushes for optimum ride comfort Function If compression takes place on both wheels evenly (for example when a load is placed on the vehicle), the who..

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Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Body Panel Sectioning. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Plasma Cutter Air Body Saw MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Materials Name Specification Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM - Repair NOTICE: Do not begin removal of the vehicle body side until the replacement pa..

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Rear Seatbelt Buckle. Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation). Remove the bolt and the rear seatbelt buckles. Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm) Installation NOTE: During installation, m..

Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the left-hand side.

Remove the nuts and position aside the remote brake fluid reservoir.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

Remove the strut and spring assembly upper mount nuts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)