section 4 FORD FIESTA 2007 Owner's Manual

204-01 -1 Front Suspension 204-01 -1
SECTION 204-01 Front Suspension
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Front Suspension ........................................................................\
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Front Suspension ........................................................................\
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing ...... .... . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (14 754 0)
204-01 -6
Lower Arm ........................................................................\
.............................. (14 706 0) 204-0 1 -7
Front Stabilizer Bar ........................................................................\
................. (14 752 0) 204-0 1 -9
Wheel Knuckle.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1 4 343 0)
204-01 -1 3
i Front Strut and Spring Assembly ................................................................... (14 781 0) 204-01-19
Front Wheel Bearing ........................................................................\
........... (14 411 0) 204-01 -21
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Front Strut and Spring Assembly ............................................................... (14 783 4)
204-01 -23
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204-01 -2 Front Suspension 204-01 -2
SPECIFICATIONS
I Top mount retaining nuts I 25 I 18 I - I
Torque Specifications
I Thrust bearing retaining nut I 48 I 35 I - I
Stabilizer bar connecting link to strut and spring
retaining nut Ib-in
I Wheel
knuckle to suspension strut pinch bolt I 85 I 63 I - I
Ib-ft Item Nm
Brake caliper anchor plate retaining bolts
Lower arm ball joint to wheel knuckle retaining nut
I Steering gear retaining bolts I 48 I 35 I - I
Tie-rod end retaining nut
Stabilizer bar clamp retaining bolts
Stabilizer bar to connecting link retaining nut
Fb.wer arm front retaining bolt I
70
48
I Lower arm rear clamp retaining bolts I 55 I 41 I - I
48
55
55
I Crossmember front retaining bolts I 70 I 52 I - I
52
35
I Crossmember rear retaining bolts 1 Iq5 1 85 I - I
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-
35
41
41
I Crossmember inner and outer retaining bolts 1 175 1 129 1 - I
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-
I Wheel hub retaining nut 1290 1214 1 - I
I Engine support insulator center bolt I 48 I 35 I - I
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 GI 52539en
Wheel speed sensor retaining nut
a) Refer to the procedure in this section.
9 - 80
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204-01 -5 Front Suspension 204-01 -5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Front Suspension
! REFER to Section 204-00 [Suspension System -
General Information].
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 GI 7395en
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204-01 -6 Front Suspension 204-01 -6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing(l4 754 0)
Removal 2. Install the stabilizer bar.
1. Remove the stabilizer bar.
For additional information, refer to Stabilizer
Bar in this section.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar bushings on both
sides. For
additional information, refer to Stabilizer
Bar in this section.
Installation
1. CAUTIONS:
ADO not lubricate the stabilizer bar
bushings.
AThe stabilizer bar bushings must be
positioned with the slot facing forwards of
the stabilizer bar.
AThe stabilizer bar bushings must be
positioned as shown.
N0TE:The location of the stabilizer bar bushings
should be measured from the center mark on the
stabilizer bar.
Install the stabilizer bar bushings.
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 G89069en
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204-0 I -7 Front Suspension 204-0 1 -7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lower Arm(l4 706 0)
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 [Wheels
and Tires].
2m ncAu~10N:~rotect the ball joint seal using
a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Detach the lower arm ball joint from the
wheel knuckle.
Remove the heat shield.
3. Remove the crossmember outer retaining
bolt.
4. Remove the lower arm.
Installation
1. N0TE:Do not fully tighten the lower arm to
crossmember retaining bolts at this stage.
Install the lower arm.
2. Install the crossmember outer retaining bolt.
3m ~CAUTION:M~~~ sure the heat shield is
installed to prevent damage to the ball joint.
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204-0 I -8 Front Suspension 204-01 -8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Install the heat shield. 2. Tighten the bolts.
7. Check the toe setting and adjust as
4m ACAUTION:T~~ lower arm pinch bolt must necessary. For additional information, refer
be installed from the rear of the wheel
to Section 204-00 [Suspension System -
knuckle. General Information].
Attach the lower arm ball joint to the wheel
knuckle.
5, Install the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 wheels
and Tires].
6. N0TE:The lower arm to crossmember
retaining bolts must be tightened with the
vehicle weight on the road wheels.
Tighten the lower arm to crossmember
retaining bolts.
1. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
Stage I: 80 Nm.
Stage 2: 55 degrees.
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204-01 -1 9 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Strut and Spring Assembly(l4 781 0)
, Special Tool(s)
I Lever, Wheel Knuckle
- 4m &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake caliper and
anchor plate to prevent load being placed
on the brake hose.
Detach the brake caliper and anchor plate
from the wheel knuckle.
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 wheels
and Tires].
2. N0TE:Make a note of the position of the
brake hose, to aid installation.
Detach the brake hose from the brake hose
support bracket.
5. Remove the brake disc.
Remove the retaining clip.
Remove and discard the retaining washer (if
equipped).
I
3. N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the I I
ball joint from rotating.
6m &~u~l~N:~rotect the ball joint seal using
Detach the stabilizer bar connecting link from a cloth to prevent damage. the strut and spring assembly. . - - Detach the lower arm ball joint from the
wheel knuckle.
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204-01 -21 Front Suspension 204-01 -21
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Wheel Bearing(l4 41 1 0)
, Special Toolls) Special Tool(s)
Adapter for 204-1 58 (Thrust
Pad)
204-1 58-01 (1 4-038-01
)
Installer, Rear Hub Oil Seal
205-075 (1 5-036)
14040
14040
Remover, Bearing (Main
Tool)
205-295 (1
5-050A)
Installer, Front Wheel Bearing
204-1 60 (1 4-040)
Adapter for 205-074
205-074-0 1 (1 5-064)
I I
Materials 1
@l 0203
I Name I Specification
Engine oil I WSS-M2C913-A
InstallerIAligner, Crankshaft
Rear Oil Seal
303-1 72-03 (2 1 -1 02-03)
Removal
I. Remove the wheel knuckle.
For additional information, refer to Wheel
Knuckle in this section.
2. N0TE:When removing the wheel hub from
the wheel knuckle the bearing will be
destroyed. The bearing inner ring will be on
the wheel hub and the bearing outer ring will
be in the wheel knuckle.
Using the special tool, remove the wheel hub.
3. CAUTIONS:
n~he special tools must be used to prevent
damage to the wheel hub. If the wheel hub
is damaged a new wheel hub must be
installed.
ADO not use heat to remove the bearing
inner ring.
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204-01 -22 Front Suspension 204101 122
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Using the special tools, remove the bearing
Using the special tool, install the new wheel
inner ring. bearing.
I"
4. Using the special tools, remove the bearing 2. Using the special tools, install the wheel hub.
outer ring and speed sensor ring.
Installation
CAUTIONS:
A Avoid any impact on the wheel speed
sensor ring.
Make sure the wheel speed sensor ring is
clean.
A Avoid any contact between the wheel
speed sensor ring and a magnetic surface.
1. CAUTIONS:
n~ake sure the wheel bearing is installed
into the wheel knuckle with the wheel speed
sensor ring, colored black, towards the inner
face of the wheel knuckle.
n~ake sure the wheel bearing is
completely installed in the wheel knuckle.
N0TE:Lubricate the bore of the wheel knuckle with
clean engine oil.
3. Install the wheel knuckle.
For additional information, refer to Wheel
Knuckle in this section.
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204-02-1 Rear Suspension 204-02-1
SECTION 204-02 Rear Suspension
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear Suspension ........................................................................\
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Rear Suspension ........................................................................\
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Shock Absorber ........................................................................\
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Spring ........................................................................\
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Beam Axle ........................................................................\
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Wheel Spindle ........................................................................\
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' Rear Wheel Bearing ........................................................................\
............... '~ , Trailing Arm Bushing ........................................................................\
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