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
 
 
 
 Remove the appropriate wheel and tire.
 Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 NOTE: 
 If equipped with air dam extensions.
 
 
 Remove the screw and the pin-type retainer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 NOTE: 
 If equipped with air dam extensions.
 
 
 Remove the screws and the front stone def..
   
   Removal
 NOTE: 
 Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
 
 NOTE: 
 
 LH side shown, RH side similar. 
 
 
 
 
 Remove the rear door trim panel.
 Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remove the rear door window regulator motor.
 
 
 
 Disconnect the rear door window regu..