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

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Suspension / 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 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.

Rear Suspension - Component Location. Description and Operation

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Rear Shock Absorber. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Transmission Jack Vehicle/Axle Stands Removal With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...

Other information:

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: Trough Assembly. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the roof opening panel glass. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation). Remove the roof opening panel frame. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame..

Brake Backing Plate. Removal and Installation

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