Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - AWD / Removal and Installation - Rear Shock Absorber
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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Remove the retainers.
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Position aside the fender splash shield.
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Remove and discard the upper bolts and remove the rear shock absorber.
Installation
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Install the rear shock absorber and install the rear shock absorber upper bolts.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Position the fender splash shield.
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Fix the retainer.
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NOTE:
Only tighten the nuts finger tight at this stage.
Install the new rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the
suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the
wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may
occur.
Tighten the rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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Install the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spring Compressor
Vise
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hydraulic Press
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear door latch from the exterior rear door handle reinforcement...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
308-875Installer, Inboard Cover SealTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
Removal
Remove the RH Front halfshaft.
Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2...