Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - FWD / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Component Location
Item |
Description |
1 |
Shock absorber |
2 |
Spring |
3 |
Twist-beam rear axle |
4 |
Rear axle bushing |
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle)
Coil springs
Shock absorbers
Rear axle bushings
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel studs
Characteristics of rear axle:
Single-pipe
gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum
handling...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LHD shown, RHD similar.
All vehicles
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart...