Ford Fiesta: 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 |
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..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the parking brake cable adjustment lock nut.
Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut.
Loosen:
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Removal
NOTE:
If the ACM did not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, As-Built Data may need to be entered as part of the repair.
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 diagnostic scan tool, the tool may
prompt for As-Built Data a..