Ford Fiesta: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation
Overview
Characteristics of rear axle:
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Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle)
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Single-pipe gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum handling
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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 whole axle unit swivels evenly in the
rubber-metal bearings.
If only one wheel is compressed, the cross-beam twists (undergoes torsion) and acts as a stabilizer.
This minimizes track and toe changes.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1249Valve Spring CompressorTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-300
(T87C-6565-A)
Set, Valve Spring CompressorTKIT-1988-FESTIVAT88C-1000-STTKIT-1988-TRACERTKIT-2009TC-F
303-350
(T89P-6565-A)
Compressor, Valve SpringTKIT-1990-LMHTKIT-1989-FTKIT-1989-FMTKIT-1989-FLM
303-472
(T94P-6565-AH)
Adapter, Valve Sp..
Symptom Chart(s)
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom Chart: DRL
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Actions
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Categories
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the brake shoes.
Refer to: Brake Shoes (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
Remove the bolt and wheel cylinder.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)

Disconnect the brake shoe lever fitting and re
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