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

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

Overview

Characteristics of rear axle:

Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle)
Single-pipe gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum handling
Axle suspension uses large rubber bushes for optimum ride comfort

Function

If compression takes place on both wheels evenly (for example when a load is placed on the vehicle), the whole axle unit swivels evenly in the rubber-metal bearings.

If only one wheel is compressed, the cross-beam twists (undergoes torsion) and acts as a stabilizer.

This minimizes track and toe changes.

Rear Suspension - Component Location. Description and Operation

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Rear Shock Absorber. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Transmission Jack Vehicle/Axle Stands Removal With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...

Other information:

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 206-D002 (D81L-1103-A) Gauge, Brake Adjustment Adjustment Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation). Remove the parking brake cable adjustment lock nut...

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Autolamps. Diagnosis and Testing

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). DTC Chart: BCM BCM DTC Chart DTC Description Action B1A85:21 Ambient Li..

Brake Backing Plate. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

Remove the brake shoes.
Refer to: Brake Shoes (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm) Remove the bolt and wheel cylinder.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

Disconnect the brake shoe lever fitting and re