Ford Ecosport: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Spare Wheel Mounting Bracket
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the bolts and the spare wheel and tire.
Torque:
41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the spare wheel mounting bracket nuts.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the spare wheel mounting bracket.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear door.
Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Inspection
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Check the body-to-front door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Adjustment
All alignments
Open the front door.
Remove the bolts an..
Check
NOTE:
This procedure does not apply to CV joints, flex couplers or
double cardan joints that are used in some driveshafts. This check is
for single-cross and roller-style joints found in the driveshafts.
NOTE:
Prior to checking driveline angularity, inspect the U-joints for correct operation.
NOTE:
An incorrect driveline angle can cause a vibration or shudder.
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