Ford Fiesta: Rear Suspension / Trailing Arm Bushing. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft T83-4000-A TKIT-1983-F TKIT-1983-FLM TKIT-1983-FX
	205-353 (T95T-3132-C) Installer, Front Wheel Spindle Oil Seal TKIT-1995-F TKIT-1995-FM/FLM
	308-062 (T77J-7025-M) Installer, Input Shaft Bearing
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands

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.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Support the rear axle assembly.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

1. 
   
   1. Remove the parking brake cable bracket nuts.
      
   2. Remove the bracket-to-frame bolts and remove the axle assembly
      

1. On both sides.
   Lower rear axle assembly and remove and discard the trailing arm nut and bolt.
   

1. Using the special tools, remove the trailing arm bushing.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1)  Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft. , 205-353 (T95T-3132-C)  Installer, Front Wheel Spindle Oil Seal.

Installation

1. Using the special tool, install the trailing arm bushing.
   Use Special Service Tool: 308-062 (T77J-7025-M)  Installer, Input Shaft Bearing.

1. NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

   On both sides.
   Position the rear axle assembly and install the new trailing arm nut and bolt.
   

1. 
   Position the rear axle assembly.
   
   1. Install the parking brake cable bracket nuts.
      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
   2. Install the axle assembly bracket-to-frame bolts.
      Torque: 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)

1. On both sides.
   Position the axle stand supporting the beam axle. Lower the hoist, maintaining 5mm gap between vehicle and the hoist.
   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

1. On both sides.
   Tighten the new trailing arm nut and bolt.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
     Stage 2:  120°

1. Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).