Ford Fiesta: Rear Suspension / Spring. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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WARNING:
The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be
taken at all times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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On both sides.
Compress the coil spring using the spring compressor.
Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
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On both sides.
Remove the coil spring with the spring compressor.
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure the upper spring seat is installed, and
the spring ends butt correctly against the upper and lower spring seats.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle ShaftT83-4000-ATKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
205-353
(T95T-3132-C)
Installer, Front Wheel Spindle Oil SealTKIT-1995-FTKIT-1995-FM/FLM
308-062
(T77J-7025-M)
Installer, Input Shaft Bearing
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
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Other information:
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a
Telematics Control Unit (TCU) have remote start technology and may start
the eng..
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below.
NOTE:
Scratches deep enough to cause a thumb nail to catch cannot be repaired and the component must be replaced.
Clean with a mild ..
Categories
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the driver seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
Remove the parking brake cable adjustment lock nut.

Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut.
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