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:
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect
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.
Remove the brake drum.
Refer..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Recover the refrigerant.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery,
Evacuation and Charging (412-00 Climate Control System - General
Information)
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lif..
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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