Ford Fiesta: Front Suspension / Front Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

General

A newly developed McPherson front suspension with L-shaped lower arms is used.

The lower arm bushes have been enlarged compared with the previous model. This further improves front axle rigidity.

The shock absorbers are gas shock absorbers.

Front Suspension - Component Location. Description and Operation

NOTE: The ABS sensor rings are built into the seals in the front wheel bearings. They must be checked during servicing to ensure they are correctly positioned...

Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing. Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...

Other information:

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Floor Console. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Vehicles with manual transmission Remove the gearshift lever boot. Refer to: Gearshift Lever Boot (308-06 Manual Transmission External Controls - 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5/6-Speed Manual Transmission ..

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor. Removal and Installation

Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3DIL-B WSS-M97B44-D2 Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, ..

Brake Drum. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).