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: Hood Latch Release Handle. Removal and Installation

Removal Depress the hood latch release handle retaining tab and pull the hood latch release handle. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch release handle. Installation To install, reverse the removal procedure...

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Message Center - Overview. Description and Operation

The message center functions are displayed in the FDIM (6.5 inch display) or the FCDIM (3.5 inch display) and are controlled through the FCIM or FDIM . The IPC provides most network messages over the Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) used to display the warning messages and message center indicators in the message center...

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