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: Microphone. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: If the microphone is removed from the headliner, a new microphone must be installed. Headliner Microphone Pry the microphone bezel from the headliner metal mounting bracket and remove the microphone from the headliner by grasping the microphone pigtail...

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Steering Column Shrouds. Removal and Installation

Removal Release the tabs and remove the upper steering column shroud. Rotate the steering wheel and remove the lower steering column shroud retainer. Remove the lower steering column shroud...

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