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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Use a non-marring tool.
Release and position the headlamp switch.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the headlamp switch.
Installation..
Overview
The 1.6L GTDI 4-cylinder engine has the following features:
Dual overhead camshafts
Four valves per cylinder
Composite intake manifold
Aluminum cylinder head
Aluminum cylinder block
Gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI)
Twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT)
Engine Identification
Always
refer to these ..
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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