Ford Fiesta: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation
Overview
Characteristics of rear axle:
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Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle)
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Single-pipe gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum handling
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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.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
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
BCM
Description
Action
C1A96:24
Brake Light..
Initialization
NOTE:
A new roof opening panel motor only moves towards the vent position until it is initialized.
NOTE:
An initialization procedure that was interrupted or not
completed can be started again after cycling the ignition from ON to OFF
and back to ON again.
Place the ignition switch in the RUN position. For
initializing an existing roof opening pane..
Categories
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
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