Ford Fiesta: Rear Suspension / Spring. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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WARNING:
The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be
taken at all times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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On both sides.
Compress the coil spring using the spring compressor.
Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
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On both sides.
Remove the coil spring with the spring compressor.
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure the upper spring seat is installed, and
the spring ends butt correctly against the upper and lower spring seats.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle ShaftT83-4000-ATKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
205-353
(T95T-3132-C)
Installer, Front Wheel Spindle Oil SealTKIT-1995-FTKIT-1995-FM/FLM
308-062
(T77J-7025-M)
Installer, Input Shaft Bearing
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
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Other information:
U3003:16 and U3003:17
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 46 for schematic and connector information.
NOTE:
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) U3003:16 and U3003:17 can
be set if the vehicle has been recently jump started, the battery has
been recently charged or the battery has been discharged. The battery
may become discharged due to excessive load(s) on the charging system
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Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSS-M6C65-A2
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Remo..
Categories
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the driver seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
Remove the parking brake cable adjustment lock nut.

Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut.
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