Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - FWD / Removal and Installation - Trailing Arm Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	308-095 Installer, Input Shaft Bearing
	308-109 Socket, Guide Sleeve
Spring Compressor
Transmission Jack

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.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Support the transmission jack under the rear beam axle.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

1.   WARNING: Coil springs and strut assemblies are compressed under extreme load. Always use a spring compressor for disassembly. Follow procedure instructions carefully and make sure the spring compressor has the correct spring plates or adapters. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

   Using the special equipment, compress and remove the spring.
   Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor

1. NOTE: Make sure that the jack is only placed underneath the rear axle tube and not under the rear damper bracket.

   NOTE: Loosen the bolt completely and leave in place during the removal and installation.

   
   
   • Remove the trailing arm bolts and discard.
     
   • Carefully lower the axle enough for the left hand trailing arm bolt to clear the fuel tank.
     Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.

   Remove the rear trailing arm bush.
   Use Special Service Tool: 308-109  Socket, Guide Sleeve.

Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure that the component is clean, free of foreign material and lubricant.

   NOTE: Make sure that this component is installed to the noted removal position.

   On both sides.
   Install the new rear trailing arm bush..
   Use Special Service Tool: 308-095  Installer, Input Shaft Bearing.

1.   WARNING: Coil springs and strut assemblies are compressed under extreme load. Always use a spring compressor for disassembly. Follow procedure instructions carefully and make sure the spring compressor has the correct spring plates or adapters. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

   1. Install the spring and remove the special service tool.
      
   2. Remove the special service tool.
      Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor

1. NOTE: Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.

   On both sides.
   
   1. Position the trailing arm..
      Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

   2. NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

      Install the new rear trailing arm bushing bolt.
      

1. Position aside the transmission jack.
   Remove the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

1. Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 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.

   On both sides.
   Tighten the trailing arm bolt.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
     Stage 2:  120°